Johnny Petitbon
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Position: DB
Date of Birth: June 4, 1931
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 186 lbs
First Team: DAL (1952)
Last Team: GB (1957)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Johnny Petitbon: NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: June 4, 1931
Career Timeline
- Dallas Texans (DAL): 1952
- Cleveland Browns (CLE): 1953-1955
- Green Bay Packers (GB): 1956-1957
Position
Defensive Back (DB)
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Petitbon played during the early years of the NFL, contributing to the defensive units of three different teams.
- He was known for his versatility and skills in the defensive backfield, playing a crucial role in pass coverage and run support.
- During his time with the Cleveland Browns, he was part of a team that reached the NFL Championship game.
- His tenure with the Green Bay Packers coincided with the team's early success in the league.
- Petitbon is remembered for his competitive spirit and dedication on the field.
Legacy
While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Johnny Petitbon's contributions to the teams he played for helped lay the groundwork for future defensive strategies in the NFL.
He is often remembered by fans and historians for his role in the development of the defensive back position during a transformative era in professional football.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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