Hall of Fame
Position: Center
Years: 1953-1955
Place of Birth: Williamsport, PA
Date of Birth: Nov 13, 1934
Place of Death: Marmora, NJ
Date of Death: Apr 11, 2008
Jersey Number: 50
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
High School: Rural Valley, PA (Shannock Valley HS)
Bob Pellegrini was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He attended Shannock Valley High School and played on the football team alternately at these positions: end, tackle, guard, center and fullback. He enrolled at the University of Maryland, where the coach, Jim Tatum, made him a center. He also played linebacker. Maryland's record was 27-4-1 in Pellegrini's three varsity years. Maryland's ranking in the Associated Press poll was No. 1 in 1953, No 8 in 1954, No. 3 in 1955. Pellegrini stood 6-2 in height and weighed 225. In 1955 he was unanimous All-America at center and won the Jacobs Trophy as the best blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He played in the 1956 College All-Star Game and was named the college team's Most Valuable Player. Pellegrini played pro with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1956 and 1958-61 and with the Washington Redskins 1962-65. In 1957 he served in the U.S. Army. After his playing days, he served as assistant coach with the Miami Dolphins.
