Pete retzlaff biography
Palmer Edward "Pete" Retzlaff (August 21, – April 10, ), nicknamed "Pistol Pete" and "the Baron", was an..
Palmer Edward "Pete" Retzlaff, nicknamed "Pistol Pete" and "the Baron", was an American football player and executive for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
Pete Retzlaff
American football player and executive (1931–2020)
American football player
Retzlaff with the Eagles | |
Position: | Flanker Tight end |
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Born: | (1931-08-21)August 21, 1931 Ellendale, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died: | April 10, 2020(2020-04-10) (aged 88) Pottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
High school: | Ellendale (Ellendale, North Dakota) |
College: | South Dakota State |
NFL draft: | 1953 / round: 22 / pick: 265 |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Palmer Edward "Pete" Retzlaff (August 21, 1931 – April 10, 2020), nicknamed "Pistol Pete" and "the Baron", was an American football player and executive for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).
He played as a flanker and tight end for 11 seasons. After his playing career, he served as the general manager for four seasons. He was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1989