Pete Duranko

Pete Duranko was a college and professional American football player. A defensive end, he played collegiately at Notre Dame. He played his entire professional career for the Denver Broncos, in the American Football League from 1967 through 1969, and in the National Football League from 1970 through 1974. Currently, he is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease, with which he was diagnosed in 2000. He has been raising funds for ALS.

Duranko was an All-American on the 1966 national champion Notre Dame team that played the famous 10-10 tie with Michigan State. The next season he began his pro career with the Denver Broncos], who were then in the American Football League. He had also been drafted by the Cleveland Browns. Duranko played on a Denver team that included Lyle Alzado. Shortly after his departure, the Broncos would make it to the Super Bowl XII, following the 1977 season under the "Orange Crush" moniker.

Duranko attended Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He played football, ran track, and was a shot putter. He outgained his opponents by himself in high school. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania State Hall of Fame. He earned his Master's degree from St. Francis College of Loretto, Pennsylvania. He became a steel company executive after his playing days.