Pete Athas


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Position: DB
Date of Birth: September 15, 1946
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 185 lbs
First Team: NYG (1971)
Last Team: NO (1976)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Career History of Pete Athas

Full Name: Pete Athas
Date of Birth: September 15, 1946
Position: Defensive Back (DB)

Professional Football Career

  • New York Giants (NYG) - 1971
  • Cleveland Browns (CLE) - 1972
  • Minnesota Vikings (MIN) - 1973
  • New Orleans Saints (NO) - 1976

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Drafted in the early 1970s, Pete Athas contributed to the defensive backfields of several teams in the NFL.
  • Known for his versatility and hard-hitting style, Athas was a reliable player in the secondary.
  • During his time in the NFL, he demonstrated strong coverage skills and was a key special teams player.
  • Though not widely recognized, Athas played during a competitive era in the league and left a mark on the teams he played for.

Post-Football Life

Information regarding his life after football is limited, but like many former players, he may have pursued opportunities in coaching or other ventures related to sports.

While Pete Athas may not be a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for and his role as a defensive back during a transformative period in the NFL are noteworthy.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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