Peter Armstrong

Person

1929 –

29

Who is Peter Armstrong?

Monsignor Peter Armstrong, a.k.a. The Pigskin Priest, was an American Roman Catholic priest incardinated in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. He served as the chaplain for the San Francisco 49ers for all five of their Super Bowl victories. Armstrong was named a Monsignor in the Catholic Church in 1966. He served in active ministry as a priest for 55 years before retiring in 2001 and held many civic and ministerial positions related to youth, sports, and social justice.

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Born
Apr 9, 1929
Died
Jun 16, 2024

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on July 23, 2013

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