Pete Pihos

Born October 22, 1923 in Orlando, Florida - Pete Pihos the fantastic end and later fullback from Indiana University was noted by multiple experts in 1943, including noted sports writer Grantland Rice, to be one of the top receivers in college football that season. He was an All-American in multiple polls in 1943 but then served his country in the war efforts the following season. The National Football Foundation selected Pete Pihos to enter into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1966. After graduation Pete was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1945. After a two year delay to complete his military obligations Pete played as a two-way end in Philly. The Eagles, in 1952 found themselves in need of a defensive end. Knowing the skill set of Pihos they called on his versatility, and he not only took the field with the “D” but he earned All-NFL honors in doing so! Then for the remaining three years of his career, he switched back to offense and led the league in receiving all three seasons. Pete Pihos entered into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970.

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