Jacque Robinson Explained

Jacque Robinson
Number:28, 22
Position:Running back
Birth Date:March 5, 1963
Birth Place:Oakland, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:215
High School:San Jose (CA)
College:Washington
Draftyear:1985
Draftround:8
Draftpick:196
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:114
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:4.8
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:0
Pfr:RobiJa21

Jacque Robinson (born March 5, 1963) is an American former professional football player. He played as a running back and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the eighth round of the 1985 NFL draft.[1] During his college career at Washington, Robinson amassed 2,300 career yards, and also earned MVP honors in both the 1982 Rose Bowl and 1985 Orange Bowl.[2] He was the first freshman to win Player of the Game honors at the Rose Bowl and was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2019.[3] Robinson was also the first player in history to win both Rose Rowl and Orange Bowl MVP honors. He attended San Jose High School in San Jose, California.

Robinson saw playing time in three NFL games in 1987 with the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFLPA strike. His NFL total is 114 yards on 24 carries, plus two receptions for nine yards.

He is the father of former NBA guard Nate Robinson.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1985 NFL Draft Listing . October 5, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . January 9, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100922110933/http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/wash/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/FB_Record_Book.pdf . September 22, 2010 . dead .
  3. Web site: EDDIE CASEY, CORNELIUS GREENE, MATT LEINART AND JACQUE ROBINSON TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ROSE BOWL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019 . tournamentofroses.com . September 17, 2019 . January 18, 2021.
  4. Web site: Nate Robinson . Nate Robinson Stats, Video, Bio, Profile . NBA.com . November 9, 2013 . November 23, 2013.