Bob Burns (running back) explained

Bob Burns
Number:33
Position:Running back
Birth Date:January 12, 1952
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:212
High School:Tampa (FL) Chamberlain
College:Georgia
Draftyear:1974
Draftround:9
Draftpick:214
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:40
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:158
Statlabel3:Total TDs
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:BurnBo00

Robert Henry Burns (born January 12, 1952) is a former American football running back for the New York Jets. He played his college football at Georgia. He is the father of Major League Baseball (MLB) player Billy Burns.

Burns played only the 1974 season for the Jets. His best game came against the New York Giants, which was played at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut. Filling in for the injured FB John Riggins, Burns gained with 101 yards on 21 attempts in the 26–20 Jets win.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://fs64sports.blogspot.com.br/2010/11/1974-jets-defeat-giants-in-overtime.html 1974: Jets Defeat Giants in Overtime After Namath Runs for Tying TD
  2. News: Jets Accentuate the Positive; Jets Put Accenton Positive . New York Times . November 12, 1974 .