Members
Inductee
PIHOS, PETE
PIHOS, PETE
Born on October 22, 1923
Orlando, FL
August 16, 2011.
Inducted On
April 29, 1978
Location Inducted
Richmond, IN
Region Number
10
Indiana Univ
Player
Austin HS, Clearing, IL
1942
Indiana University
1947
All-American End 1943; All-American Fullback 1945; member of Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity, Sphinx Club, Blue Key, and Dragon's Head; played on 1945 squad that won IU its first Big Ten title; while at IU, held school records for touchdowns, points, and receptions; still ranks seventh in school history in career touchdowns (23); named All-American prior to serving in World War II and returned to IU, winning All-American honors again.
Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame 1970, and Helms Foundation Hall of Fame; served in the Army during WW II under General George Patton.
Professional Athletic Background: Drafted by Philadelphia in fifth round and played for Eagles 1947-1955.
Professional Athletic Honors: Eagles won back-to-back NFL titles in 1948 and 1949; NFL All-Pro Pass Receiver 1953, 1954, 1955; All-Pro Team Offensive End 5 times; All-Pro Team Defensive End one time; elected All-Pro End 6 of 9 years; played in Pro Bowl game 5 years in a row; finished NFL career with 373 catches for 5,619 yards and 61 touchdowns.
Professional Athletic Honors: Eagles won back-to-back NFL titles in 1948 and 1949; NFL All-Pro Pass Receiver 1953, 1954, 1955; All-Pro Team Offensive End 5 times; All-Pro Team Defensive End one time; elected All-Pro End 6 of 9 years; played in Pro Bowl game 5 years in a row; finished NFL career with 373 catches for 5,619 yards and 61 touchdowns.
