Bob Mitchell (American football) explained

Bob Mitchell
Number:60, 97
Position:Halfback, quarterback, defensive back
Birth Date:27 January 1922
Birth Place:Turlock, California
Death Date:July 17, 1997 (aged 75)
Death Place:Helendale, California
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Turlock (CA)
College:Stanford
Pastteams:
Pfr:MitcBo20
Statlabel1:Games
Statvalue1:37
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:71
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:6

Robert Stanley Mitchell (January 27, 1922  - July 17, 1997) was an American football player who played at the halfback, quarterback, and defensive back positions. He played college football for Stanford and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons.

Early years

Mitchell was born in 1922 in Turlock, California. He attended and played football at Turlock High School.

Military and college football

He played college football for Stanford from 1940 to 1943. He also served in the United States Navy.

Professional football

In April 1946, Mitchell signed to play professional football in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons.[1] He played for the Dons from 1946 to 1948, appearing in 37 games.[2] [3]

Later years

He died in 1997 at age 75.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: L.A. Dons Sign Bob Mitchell. San Pedro News-Pilot. April 22, 1946. 7. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Bob Mitchell Stats. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 3, 2021.
  3. Web site: Bob Mitchell. Pro Football Archives. April 3, 2021. Newspapers.com.