Get Eagles analysis in your inbox as they prep for the season. “Throughout his life, he believed in giving back to the community as a thank you for what they gave to him. And Timmy Brown, also a member of the 1960 team and one of the Eagles’ all-time great multipurpose players, died earlier this week of complications from dementia. "Our family can’t thank the Eagles and the wonderful fans enough for their support that bolstered his playing years and beyond. Our family can't thank the Eagles and the wonderful fans enough for their support that bolstered his playing years and beyond. "He gave so much to this organization and to our sport as a player, general manager, broadcaster, and leader of the NFLPA. Nicknamed the “Baron” by teammate Tom Brookshier and “Pistol Pete" by former Eagles broadcaster Bill Campbell, Mr. Retzlaff was a dynamic receiving tight end who could both stretch the field or pick up yards after the catch.
He believed in hard work, honesty, and always giving 100 percent effort. Services were not announced. He never made the team, though, and after two years in the U.S. Army is rights were sold for $100 to the Eagles.Retzlaff went on to play all 11 seasons with the Eagles, playing running back, receiver, and tight end and was eventually inducted into the Eagles’ Hall of Fame.That he has yet to get enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a mystery.In 1965, Retzlaff earned first-team All-Pro honor after making 66 catches for 1,190 yards, which is still the most yards receiving by a tight in team history. Kicker Tom Dempsey, who played for the franchise from 1971 to 1974, died last Saturday after contracting COVID-19. Get Eagles analysis in your inbox as they prep for the season. "Franklin Emmons, Albert Johnson, Ben Kish, William Pollock, Norman Willey, Bob Stringer, and Harry Dowda.The rookie linebacker is immersing himself in the playbook to make sure he will be ready when called upon by defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz"He has the critical factors to be very productive at the position," said the Eagles' OL coachThe RB, injured the past two seasons after a breakout rookie year in 2017, has caught the eye of assistant coaches Duce Staley and Dave FippThe cortnerback drafted in 1980 is 10th on the team's all-time interception list with 23The Eagles defensive coordinator talked about his prized cornerback acquisition this offseasonThe assistant head coach/running back was passed over twice to be the offensive coordinator and is entering his 10th season as an assistant coach in PhiladelphiaThe Eagles offensive line coach impressed with third-year OL but added that until he sees him on the field he will withhold judgment on the former Australian rugby playerThe Eagles special teams coach has three rookies at his disposal as well as some holdovers from last year to do the jobsThe Eagles quarterback talked on several topics, including his decision to play in 2020, working with 3 rookie receivers, and not being among the NFL's top 100 playersThe Eagles QB was filmed arriving at the NovaCare Complex looking a little bulkier "Pete was proud to have played his entire career in Philadelphia," the Retzlaff family said in a statement. Thank you to all of Philadelphia.
Palmer Edward Retzlaff (August 21, 1931 – April 10, 2020), known as Pete Retzlaff and nicknamed "Pistol Pete" and "The Baron", was a professional American football player and general manager.
On behalf of the organization, our thoughts are with Pete’s family and friends as we mourn the passing of an Eagles legend.” Born and raised in Ellendale, N.D., Mr. Retzlaff attended South Dakota State College. In the title game against the Packers at Franklin Field, he caught a 41-yard pass to set up a field goal.
“Pete’s legacy goes far beyond the success he was able to achieve on the field,” Lurie said in his statement. "Pete set lofty goals for himself. Retzlaff (second from left) joined Eagles Sonny Jurgensen (left), Timmy Brown and Tommy McDonald (right) as stars for the 1963 team.
"Our family can’t thank the Eagles and the wonderful fans enough for their support that bolstered his playing years and beyond.
He believed in hard work, honesty, and always giving 100 percent effort. He stayed connected with the team and city of Philadelphia for many years after his retirement. The Lions drafted him in 1953, but he served two years in the Army. 44. Pete Retzlaff Philadelphia Eagles Retzlaff went to the Pro Bowl five times and won the Bert Bell Award for NFL player of the year in 1965. He led the NFL in receptions with 56 in 1958 -- along with Colts receiver Raymond Berry -- and averaged an astounding 16.4 yards per catch over his career. Players from the 1960 Eagles championship team at a 2006 reception: (from left) Chuck Bednarik, Bob Pellegrini, and Pete Retzlaff.
He broadcast NFL games as a color analyst for CBS in 1973 and 1974. Zach Ertz came close to topping that number two seasons ago when he 1,163 yards.Retzlaff went to the Pro Bowl five times and won the Bert Bell Award for NFL player of the year in 1965.In his career, Retzlaff finished with 452 catches for 7,412 yards and 47 touchdowns.He went on to serve as the president of the NFLPA and the Eagles’ vice president and general manager.Retzlaff passed away earlier this year, on April 10, in Pottstown at the age of 88.His surviving family, which included his wife of 66 years, Patty, four children, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren released a statement after his passing that read:"Pete was proud to have played his entire career in Philadelphia. He was No. Pete set lofty goals for himself.