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]
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 7, 1944 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 | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
References
edit- ^ "Bob Petrella Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "1966 AFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "1966 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Bob Petrella Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
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