John Pitts (American football)
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 28, 1945 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died: | June 19, 2025 (aged 80) |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Arizona State |
| NFL draft: | 1967: 1st round, 22nd pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
John Martin Pitts (February 28, 1945 – June 19, 2025) is an American former professional football defensive back. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Buffalo Bills and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Bills, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns.[1][2] He played college football at Arizona State University. In 2006, he was inducted into the Santa Ana Dons Hall of Fame.[3]
Pitts died on June 19, 2025.[4]
References
- ^ "John Pitts Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "John Pitts Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ "John Pitts". Santa Ana.
- ^ Johnny Martin Pitts