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Philadelphia Eagles react to the passing of Pete Retzlaff

For 11 seasons, Pete Retzlaff crafted a career with the Philadelphia Eagles that some would say is worthy of his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Believe it or not, he was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1953 NFL Draft. Can you imagine if there were that many rounds now? The draft would go on for a week.

During a career that was played entirely in a green jersey, Retzlaff performed triple duty as a halfback, split end, and tight end before helping the Eagles win the 1960 NFL Championship and finding his way into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.