45. Nick Pietrosante
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The NFL Rookie of the Year in 1959, Nick Pietrosante came out of Notre Dame a star and continued that pattern in Detroit. The Fullback would be a Pro Bowl Selection in both 1960 and 1961 and rushed for 3,933 Yards as a Lion, an excellent number for that position in that era.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Fullback
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 6th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/1/58.
- Departed: Waived prior to the start of the 1966 Season.
- Games Played: 88
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Notable Statistics: 72 Games Started
938 Rushing Attempts
3,933 Rushing Touchdowns
28 Rushing Touchdowns
134 Receptions
1,323 Receiving Yards
2 Receiving Touchdowns
7 Kick Returns
156 Kick Return Yards
1 Pass Completion
2 Pass Attempt
37 Passing Yards
1 Interception
29 Approximate Value*
No Playoff Games
*Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards: The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1959)
Pro Bowl (1960 & 1961)
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