Bob Anderson (American football) explained

Bob Anderson
Birth Date:31 March 1938
Birth Place:Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
College:Army
Position:Halfback
Draftedyear:1960
Draftedround:9
Draftedpick:108
Playing Years1:1963
Playing Team1:New York Giants
Career Highlights:
Databasefootball:ANDERBOB01
Pfr:AndeBo01
Nfl:AND470434
Collegehof:2137

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Paul Anderson (2006) - Hall of Fame . 2023-12-06 . Army West Point . en.
  2. Web site: Bob Anderson (2004) - Hall of Fame . 2023-12-06 . National Football Foundation . en.