Nick Pietrosante
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| Nick Pietrosante | |
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| Date of birth | September 10, 1937 |
| Place of birth | Derby, CT |
| Date of death | February 6, 1988 |
| Position(s) | FB |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| Awards | NFL Rookie of the Year 1959 |
| Retired #s | 1967 |
| Records | All time leading rusher during his career at Detroit |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1959–1965 1966–1967 |
Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns |
Nick Pietrosante (born September 10, 1937 in Derby, Connecticut) All-Pro fullback in the National Football League. Raised in Ansonia, Connecticut. Star fullback at the University of Notre Dame, 1959. First round draft pick of the Detroit Lions. Featured on cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine. NFL Rookie of the Year 1959. Multiple Pro-Bowl selectee. Held all-time rushing record while at Detroit, 1959-1965. Cleveland Browns, 1966-1967. Died on February 6, 1988. Notre Dame annually recognizes outstanding player with award in his memory.
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