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| Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | GS | Ret | Yds | PRTD | Lng | Ret | Yds | KRTD | Lng | APYd | Awards | |
| 1955 | 22 | SFO | NFL | RG | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | |
| 1956 | 23 | SFO | NFL | G | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1957 | 24 | SFO | NFL | LG | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | ||
| 1958 | 25 | SFO | NFL | G | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 Yrs | 43 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 31.0 | 31 | |||||
| 17 Game Avg | 17 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 31.0 | 12 | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lou Palatella born?
Lou Palatella was born on July 28, 1933.
Where was Lou Palatella born?
Lou Palatella was born in Vandergrift, PA.
How tall is Lou Palatella?
Lou Palatella is 6-2 (188 cm) tall.
How much did Lou Palatella weigh when playing?
Lou Palatella weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing.
Is Lou Palatella in the Hall of Fame?
Lou Palatella has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Lou Palatella play?
Lou Palatella played 43 games over his career.
When did Lou Palatella retire?
Lou Palatella last played in 1958.
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