Pete Duranko, Denver Broncos Defensive Lineman
July 9th, 2011 | Published in Player Deaths
Pete Duranko, a defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos from 1967 to 1974, passed away on July 8. Today’s Denver Post has a report. Duranko played college football at Notre Dame, and he was a member of the Irish’s 1966 National Championship team.
The cards pictured here are Duranko’s rookie card, a 1969 Topps, and his last card, a 1975 Topps. His last card was issued the year after his last season–a common occurrence in the 1970s.
You can see all of Pete Duranko’s football cards and stamps in the Vintage Football Card Gallery.
