Erasmo Iacovone was an Italian professional footballer born on March 12, 1951, in Foggia, Italy. He played primarily as a forward and is best known for his time with Foggia Calcio and Ascoli Calcio. Iacovone was recognized for his skillful play and goal-scoring ability, contributing significantly to his teams during the 1970s and 1980s. Tragically, Iacovone's life was cut short when he died in a car accident on January 30, 1979, at the age of 27. His untimely death shocked the football community, and he is remembered as a talented player whose potential was never fully realized.