Bob Sullivan (American football player)
American football player (1923–1981)
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Robert Joseph "Bob" Sullivan (August 15, 1923 – June 19, 1981) was a walk-on offensive half back and defensive back out of Holy Cross who played for the dominant 1948 San Francisco 49ers under head coach Buck Shaw.[1] The team went 12–2, finishing 2nd in the AAFC West.
PositionHalfback / Defensive back
BornAugust 15, 1923
Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1981 (aged 57)
North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Bob Sullivan in 1949 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback / Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 15, 1923 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1981 (aged 57) North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Holy Cross University |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
At 5'-10" and 190 pounds (86 kg), Sullivan rushed 33 times for 121 yards over 13 games and had 4 receptions for 58 yards. His only touchdown came as a return TD.
Defensively, Sullivan had one interception for a six-yard return.
