Peter A. Taglianetti is a former

Retirement

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 NHL

National Hockey League

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  defenseman

Defenceman (ice hockey)

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 and former college hockey coach at Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College Presidents

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. He is the father of Pittsburgh Panthers football

Pittsburgh Panthers football

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 player Andrew Taglianetti and is also a former Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster.

Awards and achievements

• 1991 Stanley Cup
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    Championship (Pittsburgh
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  )
• 1992 Stanley Cup
  Stanley Cup
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    Championship (Pittsburgh
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  )

Personal

Taglianetti was one of several professional athletes who participated in the Yokozuna Bodyslam Challenge onboard the USS Intrepid

USS Intrepid

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 on July 4, 1993. Taglianetti attempted to lift the 568 lb. Yokozuna, but could not get the wrestler to leave his feet.

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