Bob Campbell (American football)

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Bob Campbell
No. 23
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1947-04-18) April 18, 1947 (age 77)
Johnson City, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Vestal
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 1969  / Round: 4 / Pick: 82 by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards:32
Receptions:1
Punt returns:28
Kick returns:26
Return yards:522
Games played:14
Player stats at PFR

Robert Thomas Campbell (born April 18, 1947) is a former American football wide receiver who played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969. Campbell was selected by the Steelers in the 4th round (82nd pick overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft. [1] He played college football at Pennsylvania State University for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.

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References

  1. "Bob Campbell NFL Football Statistics". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.