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
  • 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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