La Salle University Athletics

Pitching in over half of La Salle's games over 3-year period, James Covello finished his collegiate career with an overall record of 25-5. Covello posted an 8-1 mark in 1951 while leading Explorers to MAC co-championship.  As a senior, he captained the team and was named to MAC All-Star Team.

After graduation, Covello signed a contract with New York Giants and pitched one year in the minor leagues.