Pete Pihos Eagles Football HOF Original 1950 TYPE I Photo Used for 1951 Bowman Football Card

Pete Pihos began his nine-year National Football League career as a two-way end with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1947.When the platoon system was instituted, his coaches decided to have him concentrate on playing offense.Then in 1952, the Eagles suddenly found themselves in need of a defensive end. Without a second-thought they called on the versatile Pihos, who not only stepped in, he earned All-NFL honors. Then for the remaining three yearsof his career, he switched back to offense and led the league in receiving all three seasons.Offered is gorgeous original 8x10 photo stamped from October 4, 1949 that is crystal clear, but does show some wear and time from being handled by a newspaper archive. This is the actual image used for his 1951 Bowman #46 Football card.*NOTE* card is stock image and not included with photo