John Pitts (American football)
American football player (1945–2025)
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John Martin Pitts (February 28, 1945 – June 19, 2025) is an American former professional football player. 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 for the Arizona State Sun Devils. In 2006, he was inducted into the Santa Ana Dons Hall of Fame.[3]
PositionSafety
BornFebruary 28, 1945
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2025 (aged 80)
Braselton, Georgia
Braselton, Georgia
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | February 28, 1945 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | June 19, 2025 (aged 80) Braselton, Georgia | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach, California) | ||||||||
| College | Arizona State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 1st round, 22nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Pitts died in Braselton, Georgia on June 19, 2025.[4][5]
