Bob Long (halfback)
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Position:Halfback
Born:April 9, 1922
Trenton, Tennessee, U.S.
Trenton, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:August 2, 1961 (aged 39)
Humboldt, Tennessee, U.S.
Humboldt, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
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| Position: | Halfback | ||||
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| Born: | April 9, 1922 Trenton, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | August 2, 1961 (aged 39) Humboldt, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Peabody (TN) | ||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1946: 28th round, 268th pick | ||||
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Robert Albert Long (April 9, 1922 – August 2, 1961) was an American professional football halfback who spent one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Boston Yanks in 1947.[1][2] He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 28th round of the 1946 NFL Draft with the 268th overall pick.[3] Long died on August 2, 1961, at the age of 39.[4]
