Robert Reitsch Explained

School:Illinois Fighting Illini
Currentposition:Center
Pastschools:Illinois (1926–1927)
Highschool:Rockford
Birth Date:January 11, 1906
Birth Place:Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Highlights:

Robert Reitsch (January 11, 1906 – September 4, 1998) was an American college football player. A prominent center, he was the captain of the national champion 1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football team,[1] [2] chosen first-team All-American by some selectors.[3] Reitsch was a native of Rockford.

He was later secretary of the alumni association.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Bob' Reitsch Elected Captain of 1927 Football Team; 'Zup,' Rockne Give Ideals of Game. November 23, 1926. Daily Illini.
  2. Book: Bob Zuppke. 88. Maynard Brichford. 12 September 2009. McFarland . 9780786453948.
  3. e. g. News: Lawrence Perry. Lawrence Perry Selects His All-American Eleven. Oakland Tribune. 1927-12-10.
  4. News: Bob Reitsch Made Alumni Secretary. January 14, 1932. Urbana Daily Courier.