Cliff Roberts

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Cliff Roberts
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Roberts pictured c. 1961 at the University of Illinois
No. 71
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:1933 or 1934
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Murrall Dobbins Vocational
College:Illinois
AFL draft:1961 / Round: 6
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Clifford Ubert Roberts, Jr.[1] (born 1933 or 1934) was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for one season for the Oakland Raiders.[2] He was born in Philadelphia and was a sergeant[3] in the United States Marine Corps, having served upon his graduation from high school.[4][5] He studied radio and television at the University of Illinois, where he also played college football.[6]

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeCl20.htm
  3. ^ "Illini Strong At Tackle Spot, Rutgens, Roberts Top Men". Daily Illini. September 17, 1960. p. 21.
  4. ^ Bell, Taylor (October 10, 1959). "Gigantic 265 Pound Roberts Rates As Bigest Illini Player". Daily Illini. p. 11.
  5. ^ Lewis, Ed (October 8, 1960). "Roberts, Biggest Illini Gridder, To Oppose OSU's Tyrer Today". Daily Illini. p. 17.
  6. ^ "Students Present Kismet". Daily Illini. May 5, 1961. p. 23.