Philadelphia Eagles
A Look Back At Al Wistert's Career
An eight-time All-Pro and member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, former tackle Al Wistert passed away Saturday at the age of 95. Here are 10 photos from his amazing career ...
Al Wistert was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame with QB Randall Cunningham in 2009
Did you know that Al Wistert was the first Eagle to ever have his jersey number retired? His No. 70 was retired in 1952
Al Wistert's rookie season was 1943 when the Eagles and the Steelers combined to form the Steagles due to World War II
Al Wistert was a member of the Eagles' first two World Championship teams in 1948 and '49. This celebration was following the second crown
Al Wistert was one of the linemen who paved the way for Steve Van Buren's touchdown run in the 1948 NFL Championship, the only points scored in the game
Al Wistert, standing, with QB Tommy Thompson, RB Steve Van Buren, Coach Greasy Neale and C Alex Wojciechowicz meet in Chicago in 1949 ahead of an exhibition game
Al Wistert (No. 70) was an All-Pro in eight of his nine NFL seasons, all with the Eagles
The Eagles never had a .500 record prior to Wistert's arrival in Philadelphia in 1943. They were .500 or better in eight of his nine seasons
"It's hard for me to believe that he's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame." - Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie on Al Wistert
Prior to his arrival in Philadelphia, Al Wistert was an All-America at Michigan. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1968
