Bob Anderson (American football)

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Bob Anderson
Profile
Position Halfback
Personal information
Born (1938-03-31) March 31, 1938 (age 87)
Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Career information
College Army
NFL draft 1960: 9th round, 108th overall pick
Career history
1963 New York Giants
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference
College Football Hall of Fame

Robert Paul Anderson (born March 31, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at the United States Military Academy where he was a two-time first-team All-America selection, rushing for 1,887 yards and 21 touchdowns. [1] He was selected in the ninth round of the 1960 NFL draft, but first served three years as a lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division. After returning from service and joining the Giants, Anderson suffered a career ending knee injury. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Robert Paul Anderson (2006) - Hall of Fame". Army West Point. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Bob Anderson (2004) - Hall of Fame". National Football Foundation. Retrieved December 6, 2023.


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