Bob LeBlanc explained

Bob LeBlanc
Number:50
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:5 November 1962
Birth Place:Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:243
High School:Shawnee Mission South (KS)
College:Coffeyville CC
Elon
Undraftedyear:1987
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:3
Pfr:LeBlBo20

Robert Leron LeBlanc (born November 5, 1962) is a former American football linebacker who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Coffeyville Community College and Elon.

Early life and education

LeBlanc was born on November 5, 1962, in Panama City, Florida. He attended Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, graduating in c. 1983. He first played college football for Coffeyville Community College, spending the 1983 and 1984 seasons there before transferring to Elon University. He played two years there, from 1985 to 1986, at linebacker, before graduating in 1987.[1]

Professional career

After going unselected in the 1987 NFL draft, LeBlanc was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, only to be released when he failed a physical test.[2]

LeBlanc moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL) later in the year, being signed by the Calgary Stampeders to their practice roster on August 14.[3]

He left the Stampeders during the 1987 NFL strike to be signed by the Buffalo Bills. He was named starter for their game against the Indianapolis Colts, and made his professional debut in the 47–6 loss.[4] He appeared in a total of three games, each as a starter, before being released.[5]

LeBlanc was signed by the New York Jets in, but was placed on season-ending injured reserve.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bob LeBlanc Stats. Pro Football Archives.
  2. News: Untitled. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Newspapers.com. July 21, 1987.
  3. News: Calgary Stampeders. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Newspapers.com. August 14, 1987.
  4. Web site: Bob LeBlanc Career Game Log. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. Web site: Bob LeBlanc Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  6. News: New York Jets. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Newspapers.com. July 28, 1988.