Bob Petrella

American football player (born 1944)

American football player
Bob Petrella
No. 48
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1944-11-07) November 7, 1944 (age 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:South Philadelphia
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:1966 / Round: 12 / Pick: 181
AFL draft:1966 / Round: 8 / Pick: 64
Career history
  • Miami Dolphins (1966–1971)

Robert Francis Petrella (born November 7, 1944) is a former American 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 drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round of the 1966 NFL Draft.[2] In addition, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the eighth round of the 1966 NFL Draft.[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.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "1966 AFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "1966 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bob Petrella Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
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Minnesota Vikings 1966 NFL draft selections
  • Jerry Shay
  • Jim Lindsey
  • Don Hansen
  • Ron Acks
  • Doug Davis
  • Bob Hall
  • Wilbur Aylor
  • Bob Meers
  • Ron Green
  • Stan Quintana
  • Bob Petrella
  • Larry Martin
  • Howard Twilley
  • Hugh Wright
  • Jim Williams
  • Monroe Beard
  • Dale Greco
  • Jesse Stokes
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Miami Dolphins 1966 inaugural season roster
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Miami Dolphins 1966 AFL draft selections


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