Lake Roberson
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PositionDefensive end
BornAugust 5, 1918
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1984 (aged 66)
Lyon, Mississippi, U.S.
Lyon, Mississippi, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born | August 5, 1918 Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||
| Died | December 11, 1984 (aged 66) Lyon, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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| College | Ole Miss | ||||
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James Lake Roberson Jr. (August 5, 1918 – December 11, 1984) was an American football player. He played college football for Ole Miss from 1937 to 1940 and professional football for the Richmond Arrows in 1941 and the Detroit Lions in 1945.
Roberson was born in 1918 at Clarksdale, Mississippi. He attended Clarksdale High School and was president of the school's class of 1937.[1] He then attended the University of Mississippi and played college football as an end for Ole Miss from 1937 to 1940.[2] He also was a member of the Ole Miss boxing team.[3] He graduated with honors from Mississippi.[4]