John Pitts (American football)

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John Pitts
No. 48
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1945-02-28) February 28, 1945 (age 79)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
College: Arizona State
NFL draft: 1967  / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
Career history

John Martin Pitts (born February 28, 1945)) is a former American football defensive back. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Buffalo Bills and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, the Denver Broncos, and the Cleveland Browns. [1] [2] He played college football at Arizona State University. In 2006, he was inducted into the Santa Ana Dons Hall of Fame. [3]

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References

  1. "John Pitts Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "John Pitts Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  3. "John Pitts". Santa Ana.