Bob Keyes
American football player (1936–1978)
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Robert Jerald Keyes (April 13, 1936 – July 8, 1978)[1] was an American football player. Keyes played one season with the newly formed Oakland Raiders (1960).[2]
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
| No. 24 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1936 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 1978 (aged 42) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | San Diego |
| NFL draft | 1959 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Keyes played junior college football for Antelope Valley College, where he led the Southern California conference in touchdowns in 1956 with 16 scores.[3] He later played college football for the University of San Diego,[4] then played for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in 1959.[5] He signed with the San Francisco 49ers on June 16, 1960,[6] but was released before the start of the regular season on September 13.[7] He signed with the Oakland Raiders on September 22,[8] and played in four games for the team in 1960.[2] Keyes signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 24, 1961.[9]
