A native of Illinois, he played college football at Eastern Illinois . “USA Italians” send out a newsletter every few weeks.

Salvatore was born in Illinois, to Italian parents, Anthony/Antonio Garoppolo and Rose/Rosa Aiello.

What is clear is how much Jimmy was able to learn from practicing with Tom each day.

Jimmy has granted just a couple rare interviews discussing his parents and brothers dating back to his college career at Eastern Illinois. American Jimmy Garoppolo is an award-winning, professional football quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo prefers to keep his family life away from the public eye, something that is difficult to do for an NFL quarterback.

Jimmy has granted just a couple rare interviews discussing his parents and brothers dating back to his college career at Eastern Illinois.

Jimmy Garoppolo prefers to keep his family life away from the public eye, something that is difficult to do for an NFL quarterback.

an electrician in the Chicago area, took part in a skilled worker National Signing Day event at the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education campus on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in San Jose, CalifWe head to Chicago with Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to get a closer look at his life in his hometown. "Listed at 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, Hurd certainly has the measurables to be an effective run blocker.

How Jimmy Garoppolo’s Italian roots are the foundation of his sweet family . The words still leave Jimmy shaking his head.“He’d just sneak it in,” Jimmy says now.

It’s not just women, but after one game, a male voice gasped, “He’s so HOT!”Hailed as the 49ers’ weak link from Day 1, Garoppolo continues to prove his doubters wrong.The 28-year-old has shown that he has all the attributes required to be a superstar in the NFL – size, strength, mobility, toughness, intelligence, and a unique maturity for a young man.I heard chatter on the radio recently to the effect, “Can Jimmy Garoppolo become the next great Italian-American quarterback?”For starters, people like the guy, but there’s more to quarterbacking than being a cool dude.One person that never doubted Garoppolo’s abilities is former 49ers wide receiver and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Terrell Owens.While speaking with TMZ Sports on Friday, Owens offered high praise for the six-year NFL quarterback.This season, in leading the 49ers to a perfect 8-0 start, Garoppolo has completed 160 of 226 passes for 1,806 yards.

This hasn’t stopped some people in the media comparing him to Joe Montana.But Garoppolo takes it in his stride with a slightly embarrassed smile, “Yes we are both Italian.”You can watch Jimmy G playing in his first Super Bowl as a starter when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs on February 2.Grinberg News obtained permission from the copyright owner to publish this video. After leading the 49ers to a 5-0 finish to end the season, the club signed Garoppolo to a five-year, $137.5 million deal through the 2022 season. Reed day after 49ers waived injured defensive back49ers' Raheem Mostert explains tough decision to play 2020 NFL season49ers need production from Trent Taylor with Travis Benjamin's opt-outNFL rumors: 49ers expected to sign Dion Jordan for added D-line depth49ers' Jerick McKinnon excites Jimmy Garoppolo as pass-catching option49ers' Travis Benjamin opts out of 2020 NFL season for family reasonsJalen Ramsey's next contract will keep Rams spiraling downward in NFCWhy Jadeveon Clowney likely not included in 49ers' edge-rusher searchJimmy Garoppolo reflects on 49ers' interest in Tom Brady as 'business'49ers' Jeff Wilson activated off COVID-19 list in slew of roster movesWhy 49ers don't need added motivation to comply with coronavirus protocolsHow 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo grades 2019 season that fell just shortHow 49ers fans acted toward NFL analyst Adam Rank since 3-13 predictionWhat 49ers' interest in Ziggy Ansah, Dion Jordan means for pass rushNFL rumors: 49ers hosting Ziggy Ansah for physical, coronavirus testNFL rumors: 49ers hosting Dion Jordan, ex-Raiders defensive end, on visit Learn more about Jimmy G's parents and brothers that are cheering the QB on in Super Bowl.