Peter Lamana

Peter Lamana
No. 71
PositionsLinebacker, center, fullback
Personal information
Born(1921-05-15)May 15, 1921
Bristol, Connecticut
DiedAugust 7, 2007(2007-08-07) (aged 86)
Berwyn, Illinois
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolCathedral (MA)
CollegeBoston University
Career history
Career statistics
Games35
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Peter Charles Lamana (May 15, 1921 – August 7, 2007) was an American football player who played at the linebacker, center, fullback positions.

A native of Bristol, Connecticut, he attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Massachusetts. He played college football for Boston University.[1][2]

During World War II, Lamana served in the U.S. Army's 78th Division.[3] In August 1946, Lamana signed to play professional football for the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference.<[4] He played for the Rockets from 1946 to 1948, appearing in 34 or 35 games.[1][5]

After his football career ended, he worked in human resources for Marshall Field's and Co. He died in 2007 at age 87 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Peter Lamana". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Lamana Carried On Despite Injury". The Boston Globe. November 26, 1942. p. 32 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Peter C. Lamana: Retired Marshall Field's employee served in U.S. Army during World War II". The Life. Berwyn, Illinois. August 15, 2007. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Lamana, Boston Fullback, Joins Rocket Eleven". Chicago Tribune. August 2, 1946. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Pete Lamana Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 29, 2021.