Bob Grottkau
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Position:Guard
Born:March 22, 1937
San Rafael, California, U.S.
San Rafael, California, U.S.
Died:June 18, 2024
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | March 22, 1937 San Rafael, California, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | June 18, 2024 Spokane, Washington, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Oakland (Oakland, California) | ||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1959: 4th round, 46th pick | ||||
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Robert Fred Grottkau (born March 22, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 1959 NFL draft.
Grottkau attended Oakland High School where he played as a fullback. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Oregon. As a sophomore, he was switched to offensive tackle. The next year, he was moved to guard out of necessity and became a two-year starter.