Bob Sullivan (American football) explained

Bob Sullivan
Position:Halfback / Defensive back
Birth Date:15 August 1923
Birth Place:Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Death Place:North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:190
College:Holy Cross University
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Robert Joseph "Bob" Sullivan (August 15, 1923 – June 19, 1981) was a walk-on offensive half back and defensive back out of Holy Cross who played for the dominant 1948 San Francisco 49ers under head coach Buck Shaw.[1] The team went 12-2, finishing 2nd in the AAFC West.

At 5'-10" and, Sullivan rushed 33 times for 121 yards over 13 games and had 4 receptions for 58 yards. His only touchdown came as a return TD.

Defensively, Sullivan had one interception for a six-yard return.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bob Sullivan NFL Football Statistics . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2012-11-16.