
Lions running back Nick Pietrosante finds himself surrounded by a contingent of Packers defenders. We're going out on a limb and say that Packers here are Defensive End Bill Quinlan (#83), Safety Willie Wood (#24) and Linebacker Bill Forester (#71)

Early 1960s decade NFL, probably 1961. Lions Fullback Nick Pietrosante takes a handoff from quarterback Jim Ninowski and tries the Los Angeles defense. That looks like Lamar Lundy, #85 and George Strugar, #77 for the Rams. In 1961, Pietrosante was Fourth-Best among NFL runners with 841 yards.

Nick Peitrosante goes over from the 1 to score as Packers Willie Wood and Henry move in an attempt stop him. We think this is from the 1961 season opener where Pietrosante score twice in a 17-13 win.

Lions star runner Nick Pietrosante runs through the Dallas Cowboys defense with veteran linebacker Jerry Tubbs in pursuit. Pietrosante rushed for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Lions downed the Cowboys 23-14 in the final game of the 1960 season.

Lion Nick Pietrosante slips through the Colts defense for few yards. #52 is Dick Szymanski who normally played center but filled in at linebacker at times. In 1977 he was named Baltimore's General Manager. #72 is Joe Lewis and Don Shinnick (#66) is coming in from the right.

Lions QB Milt Plum (#16) passes Over Colts defenders Fred Miller (#76), Ordell Braase (#81) & Gino Marchetti (#89) in 1964. Also shown is Lions runner Nick Pietrosante (#33) in the center.

The young fullback of the Detroit Lions around 1961 after he set a new team rushing mark for Detroit of 872 yards on the ground. He was also 4th in the NFL for rushing yards as well.

4 Lions greats from the early 1960s - fullback Nick Pietrosante, Middle Linebacker Joe Schmidt, Defensive Tackle Alex Karras & Quarterback Earl Morrall

A former 1st round pick from Notre Dame he was named Rookie of the Year in 1959.


7 seasons with the Lions (1959-1965). Rushed for 3933 yards and 28 touchdowns. Left with a 4.2 YPC average.


Taking a handoff from quarterback Earl Morrall (#14), Lions fullback Nick Pietrosante (#33) gets behind offensive lineman John Gordy (#75)