Bob Friedlund Explained

Bob Friedlund
Number:85
Position:End
Birth Date:6 January 1920
Birth Place:Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Indian River County, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:210
High School:Schenectady
(Schenectady, New York)
Peekskill Military Academy
(Peekskill, New York)
College:Michigan State
Pastteams:Philadelphia Eagles (1946)
Pastcoaching:
Pfr:FrieBo20

Robert Memler Friedlund (January 6, 1920 – August 24, 1991) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Michigan State College—now known as Michigan State University. Friedlund also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1946. He appeared in two games[1] [2] before being demoted to the Eagles' American Football League affiliate, the Bethlehem Bulldogs.[3] In 1947, he was hired as an assistant football coach at Drake University.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bob Friedlund. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. November 3, 2015.
  2. News: Spartan End Making Good With Pro Eagles. The News-Palladium. August 7, 1946. 6.
  3. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-bethlehem-bulldogs-all/139238049/ "Bethlehem Bulldogs 'Pro' Player Named Grid Coach at Drake,"
  4. News: Drake Adds Coaches to Handle Three Seasons. Iowa Press-Citizen. February 25, 1947.