Bob Vaughn

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Bob Vaughn
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Position: Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1945-06-08) June 8, 1945 (age 78)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: East
(Memphis, Tennessee)
College: Ole Miss (1963–1967)
NFL draft: 1968  / Round: 3 / Pick: 75
Career history
Career AFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

Robert Curtis Vaughn (born June 8, 1945) is an American former football offensive guard who played one game in the American Football League (AFL) for the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Ole Miss and was selected in the third round (75th overall) of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft.

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Early life and education

Vaughn was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 8, 1945. [1] He attended East High School in Memphis and was a two-sport star, being both a highly-regarded football prospect and a top track athlete, specializing in hurdling. [2] Coached by Bobby Brooks, Vaughn was a starter for the East team that tied for the division title in 1962, being named All-Memphis and All-State. [2] [3] Being "one of the most sought-after players in West Tennessee," he committed to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels over offers from 20 other teams. [4]

Vaughn spent his first year at Ole Miss, 1963, on the freshman team. [5] He was not a member of the varsity team in 1964. [6] Vaughn lettered in 1965 and became the team's starting right tackle on defense, after having been switched from offense. [6] [7] He also was put on the kickoff teams for his speed, while also being able to play tackle on offense and at wide receiver or tight end. [8] He appeared in every game during the 1965 season. [9]

Vaughn was initially named the team's starting offensive guard in 1966, replacing Stan Hindman who graduated. [9] He ended up being the top reserve lineman, and also was used at tackle in addition to guard. [10] As a senior in 1967, Vaughn was named a captain and served as the starting weakside offensive tackle for the Rebels. [11] [12] He graduated in 1968. [6] In his three seasons on the varsity, Ole Miss made a bowl game every year. [13]

Professional career

Vaughn was selected in the third round (75th overall) of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft by the American Football League (AFL)'s Denver Broncos. [14] [15] He signed his rookie contract on June 12. [16] He made the team as a reserve guard but only appeared in one game as a backup before being placed on injured reserve, later being waived off the list with Dave Washington on November 12. [6] [17] [18] Vaughn attempted a comeback in 1969 but was waived before the regular season began. [19]

Later life

After being waived by the Broncos in 1969, Vaughn was hired as a baseball coach and assistant football coach at Sheffield High School. [20] He later served as headmaster at Wonder Elementary School, Hamilton Junior High School, Rutledge Academy and Oakhaven Baptist Academy. [13]

AFL career statistics

YearTeamGames
GPGS
1968 DEN 10
Career 10

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References

  1. ↑ "Bob Vaughn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "All-State East Tackle Signs Ole Miss Grid Grant-In-Aid". The Commercial Appeal . December 11, 1962. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Vaughan of East to Ole Miss". The Memphis Press-Scimitar . December 11, 1962. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Vols Sign 5 More; Rebels Raid Memphis". The Knoxville News-Sentinel . December 11, 1962. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ Cavagnaro, Charles (October 19, 1963). "A Fine Crop Of Footballers From Memphis Make Marks On Freshman Teams". The Commercial Appeal . p. 21 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Bob Vaughan Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  7. ↑ "Ole Miss Star Has New Role". Enterprise-Journal . September 10, 1965. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  8. ↑ "Third-Place Finish In SEC Is Forged Behind Barricade". The Commercial Appeal . December 15, 1965. p. 36 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  9. 1 2 Cavagnaro, Charles (February 19, 1966). "Vaughan's New Assignment: He's Vaught's Choice As Hindman's Replacement". The Commercial Appeal . p. 20 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  10. ↑ Cavagnaro, Charles (September 16, 1966). "'Everybody Looks Forward To...Memphis State'". The Commercial Appeal . p. 26 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  11. ↑ "Rebs Choose Vaughn As Co-Captain". The Memphis Press-Scimitar . September 22, 1967. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  12. ↑ "Rebel Menu Rugged Foe". Clarion-Ledger . September 14, 1967. p. 36 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  13. 1 2 Rea, Larry (July 11, 1982). "OBA's Vaughan Stresses Academics". The Commercial Appeal . p. 38 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  14. ↑ Gillespie, Charles (February 6, 1968). "Memphians Heard Loud Call In Recent Pro Football Draft". The Commercial Appeal . p. 18 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  15. ↑ "Broncos pick unknown lineman" . Colorado Springs Gazette . January 31, 1968. p. 31. Retrieved May 29, 2023– via NewspaperArchive.
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  17. ↑ Olderman, Murray (August 23, 1968). "Pro Football Chart". The Knoxville News-Sentinel . p. 18 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  18. ↑ "Broncos place two on waivers" . Somerset Daily American . Associated Press. November 13, 1968. p. 14. Retrieved May 29, 2023– via NewspaperArchive.
  19. ↑ "Broncos Place Bob Vaughan On Waivers". Greeley Daily Tribune . Associated Press. August 15, 1969. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  20. ↑ "MIAA Announces Coaching Moves". The Commercial Appeal . August 28, 1969. p. 59 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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