Dante Alfred Magnani (March 16, 1917 – December 23, 1985) was an American football halfback who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Rams (1940–1942), Chicago Bears (1943, 1946, 1949), Los Angeles Rams (1947–1948), and Detroit Lions (1950).

[1] He was a member of the 1938 Saint Mary's Gaels football team that defeated Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl.

Magnani was selected by the Cleveland Rams in the 19th round, 175th overall pick, of the 1940 NFL draft.

[3] In April 1943, the Rams withdrew from the NFL, and Magnani joined the Chicago Bears for the 1943 season.

[3] Magnani concluded his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1949 and the Detroit Lions in 1950.

[6] In 1952, Magnani returned to Vallejo, California, where he operated a beer distribution business.