Pete Pihos, Class of 1970

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Pihos was the Eagles fifth-round draft choice in 1945 as a future pick.

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In a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Eastern Division crown, he blocked a punt to set up the first touchdown in the Eagles 21-0 win.

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Pihos helped Philadelphia win three straight divisional championships and back-to-back NFL titles by shutout scores.

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Pete's Hall of Fame bust.

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Pete's Hall of Fame mural.

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Pete began his nine-year National Football League career as a two-way end with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1947.

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The Eagles found themselves in need of a defensive end. Without a second thought they called on the versatile Pihos who earned All-NFL honors that year.

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Pete led the league in receiving during his last three years of his career.

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Immediately after Pete joined the Eagles, the team marched to its first divisional championship.

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Pihos missed just one game during his nine seasons.

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Pihos giving his Enshrinement speech in 1970.

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Pete with his bust and presenter, Howard Brown, a former teammate of his at Indiana.

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When the platoon system was instituted, Pete's coaches decided to have him concentrate on playing offense.

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Pete Pihos at an autograph session during the 2004 Hall of Fame Weekend.