Bob Sullivan (American football)
Appearance
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![]() Bob Sullivan in 1949 | |
Personal information | |
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Born: | Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. | August 15, 1923
Died: | June 19, 1981 North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 57)
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Holy Cross University |
Position: | Halfback / Defensive back |
Career history | |
Player stats at PFR |
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.
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.
References
[edit]- ^ "Bob Sullivan NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 16, 2012.