Bob Gonya
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| Born: | June 15, 1910 Chicago, Illinois | ||||||||
| Died: | c. 1999 (aged 88–89) | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Northwestern | ||||||||
| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 1934 | |||||||||
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Robert James "Bob" Gonya (June 15, 1910 – c. 1999) was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League. He played for two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1933–1934. He played college football at Northwestern.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
In 1934, Gonya caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Dan Barnhardt against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonya was the only offensive lineman in Philadelphia Eagles history to catch a touchdown pass until 74 years later when Todd Herremans caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb in 2008 against the Seattle Seahawks.[1] Herremans caught another touchdown pass in 2010.[2]
References
- ^ "Dominate Seahawks on the road". Reading Eagle. November 3, 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ Weinberg, David (December 13, 2010). "Jackson dooms Dallas with 210 yards in Eagles' 30-27 win". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 2010-12-13.