Bob Rapp
American football player (1898–1968)
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Joseph Robert Rapp (February 18, 1898 – February 1, 1968) was an American football player. He played at the halfback and quarterback positions in the National Football League (NFL) for the Columbus Panhandles (1922), Columbus Tigers (1923–1926), and Buffalo Bisons (1929). He appeared in 43 NFL games, 35 as a starter. He was selected by the Canton Daily News as a first-team halfback on the 1923 All-Pro Team.[1] He was also the leading scorer in the NFL during one of his seasons at Columbus.[2] On October 26, 1924, he returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown.
PositionsHalfback, quarterback
BornFebruary 18, 1898
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 1968 (aged 69)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
| Profile | |
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| Positions | Halfback, quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 18, 1898 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 1968 (aged 69) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 159 lb (72 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Davis & Elkins |
| Career history | |