Robert M. Pifferini Sr. (October 1, 1922 – December 9, 2017) was an American professional football center who played one season with the Detroit Lions. He attended high school at Modesto High School in Modesto, California, and went on to be a three-sport athlete at San Jose State University, playing football, basketball and baseball for the Spartans.
He is the father of Bob Pifferini, also a professional football player. He was married to Gaynell until her death in 2009. Pifferini died on December 9, 2017, at the age of 95.
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