Pete Retzlaff

Pete Retzlaff
Retzlaff wearing his Eagles jersey
Retzlaff with the Eagles
No. 25, 44
Position:Flanker
Tight end
Personal information
Born:(1931-08-21)August 21, 1931
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:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
  • Philadelphia Eagles (19691972)
    General manager
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:452
Receiving yards:7,412
Receiving touchdowns:47
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.