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Bob Long (halfback)

Robert Albert Long was an American professional football halfback who spent one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Boston Yanks in 1947. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 28th round of the 1946 NFL Draft with the 268th overall pick. Long died on August 2, 1961, at the age of 39.

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PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1922-04-09)April 9, 1922
Trenton, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1961(1961-08-02) (aged 39)
Humboldt, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolPeabody (TN)
CollegeTennessee
NFL draft1946: 28th round, 268th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Albert Long (April 9, 1922 – August 2, 1961) was an American professional football halfback who spent one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Boston Yanks in 1947.12 He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 28th round of the 1946 NFL Draft with the 268th overall pick.3 Long died on August 2, 1961, at the age of 39.4

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References

  1. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia (first ed.). Sterling Publishing. 2006. p. 419. ISBN 1-4027-4216-9 – via Archive.org.
  2. "1947 Boston Yanks Roster & Players". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  3. "1946 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  4. "Robert Albert Long (1922-1961)". Find A Grave. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
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