Bruce Tarbox

American football player (1939–1979) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bruce B. Tarbox (May 10, 1939 – March 6, 1979) was an American football guard. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 2nd round (25th overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft.[1] He played for the Los Angeles Rams in 1961.[2][3] In 1979, Tarbox died of a heart attack while playing tennis.[4]

PositionGuard
Born(1939-05-10)May 10, 1939
Nyack, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 1979(1979-03-06) (aged 39)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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Bruce Tarbox
No. 61, 78
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born(1939-05-10)May 10, 1939
Nyack, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 1979(1979-03-06) (aged 39)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolKent School (CT)
CollegeSyracuse
NFL draft1961: 2nd round, 25th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • Third-team All-Eastern (1959)
Career NFL statistics
Games played7
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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