Biography
Son of: Dr. Zeb ad Sandy Jansante
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Relatives in sports: Grandfather - Val Jansante - All Pro for the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team - 1946-51 Val Jansante was a tenth round draft pick out of Duquesne University in 1944, but because of his service in World War II, he did not join the team until 1946. Immediately, Jansante led the team in receptions, but he needed only 10 to earn that distinction in 1946. A year later, in 1947, he set club records with 35 catches for 599 yards and 5 touchdowns, leading the Eastern Division in receiving until the last game of the season; that was the first year the Steelers went to a postseason game with an 8-4 record. It would be their only postseason competition until Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception" of 1972. Jansante broke his mark in 1948 with 39 receptions for 623 yards. In addition, he led the Steelers in pass receptions in 1946 - 1950. Also in 1950, Jansante led the entire NFL with 8.5 quarterback sacks from the defensive end position. Jansante was a two-way starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers from the first day he stepped onto the field in 1946. He played six seasons with the Steelers in which he was named First Team and Second Team All-Pro. With 155 receptions in six seasons, Jansante held the reception record for a while and was among the top 10 pass catchers for a number of years for the Steelers. There were two games in which he caught 10 passes. The first was in 1949 in a game against Philadelphia; the quarterback attempted a total of 10 passes and Jansante caught all ten. The second game with 10 receptions was against Los Angeles in 1950. In the 75 year Steelers' history, Val is eighth on the all-time list for most receptions in a single game. In 1951, while leading the club with 15 receptions in mid-season, following the 6th game, he left the Steelers to join the Green Bay Packers as a running back. He played 3 games for the Packers, and was listed by the team as an end. Father - Zeb Jansante - WVU, California University of PA and USFL Zeb played baseball and football his freshman year in college at the Junior College level for WVU. The 6'3" speedster transferred to California University and was a 3 year starter as a wide receiver. During his junior year, Zeb was clocked by a scout from the Chicago Bears at 4.4 in the 40 yard dash. Following his senior year at Cal U, in 1982, Jansante signed as a free agent for the USFL Philadelphia Stars for $18,000. George Perles was the head coach before leaving to coach Michigan State. Jansante was released part way through the season. Brother - Luke Jansante - Community College of Allegheny County - Baseball Twin brother Luke was a two year starter for CCAC South baseball team. Luke hit both spring seasons over the .300 mark and had one of the highest on-base percentages for the team. Luke played outfield but was also used in the infield, second and third base. Luke was a team captain and leader, along with his brother, and was able to play most positions. Uncle - Dion Jansante - California University of PA - Baseball Dion played baseball and football his freshman year in college at California University of PA. For the next three years, he was a starting pitcher for Cal U and had a winning record as a starter 7-2 but was primarily used as a relief pitcher. Unfortunately, an elbow injury prematurely ended his professional career.
Hobbies: lifting, sneakers and sports
Favorite Food: chicken and steak
Favorite Athlete: "Big Papi" David Ortiz
Favorite Quote: "I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan
High School Statistics: Baseball - 16 Home runs (4 seasons) Baseball - 2 Walk-off Home runs during 2014 season (WPIAL Record) Football - 127 career tackles Football - 455 yards rushing - 5 TDs
High School Individual Athletic Honors: Army Strong - Student Athlete Special Recognition Award 2013 3-Year Starter Bethel Park Football - Team Captain 3 consecutive year football playoff appearances All Conference in Football for Bethel Park -2013 Most home runs at Bethel Park Varsity Baseball - Team Leader - 2014 Lead the WPIAL in Walk-Off Homeruns - 2014
High School Academic Honors: National Honor Society Bethel Park 2012-2014 Co-Founder of the Bethel Park Great Alumni Hall of Fame -2012 Future Business Leaders of America Officer of the Principal's Advisory Council for Students - 4 years Scholastic Achievement Award - 4.2 GPA - Football Boosters 2013
Previous Colleges: La Roche College, Community College of Allegheny College
Previous College Athletic Stats: First Baseman, Carmen Jansante, played his first two years at the Junior College level under the direction of Coach Juan Feliz. As a freshman, he lead the team in extra base hits and runs batted in. In his sophomore year, a captain for the Tigers of Community College of Allegheny County, Carmen lead the team in almost every category. He finished hitting third in the nation with a batting average of .522 and also lead the Region XX with this distinction. Sixth in the nation with his .571 on-base percentage lead the region. He was ninth in the nation with a slugging percentage of .759. During the 2016 season, Carmen had at least one hit in all 28 games which is a new school record. He had 106 plate appearances with 94 at bats, 21 runs, 48 hits, 11 doubles, 2 triples, 2 HRs and 41 RBIs. He was selected First Team All Region and was named to the Region XX All Tournament Team.
Previous College Athletic Honors: First Team All Region XX, First Team All Region XX Tournament Team , Listed on Junior College Round-up as hitting leader via Baseballamerica.com
Previous College Team Athletic Accomplishments: Two time WPCC play-off appearance, 2016 WPCC runner-up, 2016 Region XX play-off appearance.
Previous College Academic Accomplishments: 2014 Deans List LaRoche College, Deans List (three times) Community College of Allegheny County
