Robert Reitsch
Appearance
Illinois Fighting Illini | |
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Position | Center |
Personal information | |
Born: | Rockford, Illinois | January 11, 1906
Died: | September 4, 1998 | (aged 92)
Career history | |
College | Illinois (1926–1927) |
High school | Rockford |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Reitsch (January 11, 1906 – September 4, 1998) was an American college football player. A prominent center, he was the captain of the national champion 1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football team,[1][2] chosen first-team All-American by some selectors.[3] Reitsch was a native of Rockford.
He was later secretary of the alumni association.[4]
References
- ^ "'Bob' Reitsch Elected Captain of 1927 Football Team; 'Zup,' Rockne Give Ideals of Game". Daily Illini. November 23, 1926.
- ^ Maynard Brichford. Bob Zuppke. p. 88.
- ^ e. g. Lawrence Perry (1927-12-10). "Lawrence Perry Selects His All-American Eleven". Oakland Tribune.
- ^ "Bob Reitsch Made Alumni Secretary". Urbana Daily Courier. January 14, 1932.