Bob Simms

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Bob Simms
Born: (1938-09-03) September 3, 1938 (age 85)
Clendenin, West Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
College Rutgers
AFL draft 1960 / Round: 2 / Pick: First Selections
Drafted by Houston Oilers
NFL draft 1960 / Round: 10 / Pick: 120
Drafted by New York Giants
Career history
As player
1960–1962 New York Giants
1962 Pittsburgh Steelers
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Eastern (1959)

Bob Simms (born September 3, 1938) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers [1]

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References

  1. "Bob Simms Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .