Background
He was a high school junior when his mother moved the family to Chicago. His father was a murder victim, and when a suspect was acquitted, Pete decided to become a lawyer
He was a high school junior when his mother moved the family to Chicago. His father was a murder victim, and when a suspect was acquitted, Pete decided to become a lawyer
Pihos attended Austin High School in Chicago, then was an All-American at Indiana University, as an education
He was just one semester short of a law degree when he became disenchanted with the idea. Pihos served in the United States Army during in the 35th Infantry Division under George South. Patton. He took part in the Doctorate-Day campaign.
He was quoted in a documentary film as always caring for the men who served with him.
He was drafted in the fifth round of the 1945 NFL Draft by the Eagles, but two years of military service prevented him from joining the team until 1947. During his nine seasons of play, he missed just one game.
Immediately after Pihos joined the Eagles, the team marched to its first divisional championship. In 1948, the Eagles defeated the Chicago Cardinals, 7–0.
Pihos led the NFL in receiving from 1953 through 1955 and earned first-team All-Pro or All-League honors six times and was named to six Pro Bowls.
Pihos died at age 87 after succumbing to Alzheimer"s disease.