Pete Ladygo

American football player and coach

Pete Ladygo - American football player and coach
Born

1928
97 years ago

Died

August 22nd, 2014
11 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional American football as a guard for the Chicago Bears. Transitioned into coaching after retiring from playing, serving as an assistant coach for the Bears. Contributed to the team's operations and development of players during the 1960s and 1970s, influencing future generations in the sport.

Played as a guard for the Chicago Bears

Served as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bears

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