Pete Van Valkenberg
Van Valkenberg played 5 years in the NFL, mainly as a kick returner, with Philadelphia, Chicago, Buffalo and Green Bay from 1970 to 1974. His best season was his rookie season with Philadelphia in 1970 Van Valkenberg had 32 kickoff returns for 805 yards and a 25.2 yard average. As a running back, however, Van Valkenberg saw extremely lmited action with just 2 career carries. Val Valkenberg played one season with Saskatchewan as a running back. Van Valkenberg had the unenviable task of trying to replace the retired George Reed. He lasted only 12 games. Van Valkenberg's rushing totals were not bad (572 yards) and his receiving was actually quite good with 43 catches for 421 yards, but he was no George Reed.
NFL Stats for Pete Van Valkenberg
Games Played, Rushing and Receiving
| Year |
Team |
GP |
TC |
Yds |
Avg |
Avg |
TD |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Long |
| 1976 |
SASK |
12 |
127 |
572 |
4.4 |
4.4 |
3 |
43 |
421 |
9.8 |
2 |
27 |
Fumbles
| Year |
Team |
F |
FL |
| 1976 |
SASK |
5 |
5 |
Fumble Returns
| Year |
Team |
FR |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Long |
OFR |
FF |
| 1976 |
SASK |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
Kickoff Returns
| Year |
Team |
KOR |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Long |
| 1976 |
SASK |
0 |
21 |
0 |
0 |
21 |