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