Bob Petrella

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Bob Petrella
No. 48
Position Defensive back
Personal information
Born (1944-11-07) November 7, 1944 (age 81)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school South Philadelphia
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College Tennessee (1962-1965)
NFL draft 1966: 12th round, 181st overall pick
AFL draft 1966: 8th round, 64th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Interceptions 5
Fumble recoveries5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Francis Petrella (born November 7, 1944) is an American former professional football defensive back in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) who played for the Miami Dolphins. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. [1] He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round of the 1966 NFL draft with the 181st overall pick. [2] In addition, he was selected by the Dolphins in the eighth round of the 1966 NFL draft with the 64th overall pick. [3] He was on Miami's roster for their inaugural season in 1966. [4] Petrella played in six seasons for the Dolphins, recording five interceptions. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Bob Petrella Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "1966 AFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "1966 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Bob Petrella Career Game Log". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved January 27, 2024.


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