Pete Retzlaff

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Pete Retzlaff

Retzlaff with the Eagles
No. 25, 44
Position:	Flanker Tight end
Personal information
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.
Career information
High school:	Ellendale (Ellendale, North Dakota)
College:	South Dakota State
NFL draft:	1953 / round: 22 / pick: 265
Career history
As a player:
Detroit Lions (1953)* Philadelphia Eagles (1956–1966)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
Philadelphia Eagles (1969–1972) General manager
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1960) 2× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1965) 2× Second-team All-Pro (1964, 1966) 5× Pro Bowl (1958, 1960, 1963–1965) NFL receptions co-leader (1958) Bert Bell Award (1965) Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame Philadelphia Eagles No. 44 retired
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 452 Receiving yards: 7,412 Receiving touchdowns: 47
Player stats at PFR
Executive profile at PFR

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.