Robert M. Pifferini Sr. (October 1, 1922 – December 9, 2017) was an American football center who played one season with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at San Jose State University and attended high school at Modesto High School in Modesto, California. He is the father of Bob Pifferini, also a professional football player. He was married to Gaynell until her death in 2009.[1][2] Pifferini died on December 9, 2017, at the age of 95.[3]

Bob Pifferini Sr.
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Pifferini pictured in El Toro 1949, San Jose State yearbook
Personal information
Born:(1922-10-01)October 1, 1922
Oakdale, California, U.S.
Died:December 9, 2017(2017-12-09) (aged 95)
Capitola, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Modesto (CA)
College:San Jose State
Position:Center
NFL draft:1949 / round: 15 / pick: 142
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ "Gaynell Pifferini Obituary (2009) - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Sentinel".
  2. ^ "Robert Pifferini football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  3. ^ "Robert M. Pifferini Sr.'s Obituary on Mercury News". Mercury News. Retrieved January 1, 2018.