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

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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