Bob White (fullback)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 22, 1938 Portsmouth, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Ohio State |
| Position: | Fullback |
| NFL draft: | 1960 / Round: 8 / Pick: 91 |
| Career history | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Loren Robert "Bob" White (born August 22, 1938) is a former American football player. He played for Ohio State in the late 1950s. White played fullback and line on defense.[1] In 1957 he and the Buckeyes won the Big Ten out right and lead Ohio State to a win in the 1958 Rose Bowl 10-7 over Oregon.[2] In 1958 he led in scoring and rushing for the Buckeyes.[3]
Achievements
In 1958 Bob White was named First-Team All-American.[4] He was also named Academic All-American Player of the Year in 1958.[5] In 1957, 1958, and 1959 he was named an Ohio State Academic All-Big Ten Honoree.[5] In 1958 White placed 4th as the Buckeyes Heisman Trophy finalist.[6]
References
- ^ Park, Jack (2003). Ohio State Football Encyclopedia: National Championship Edition. Champaign, IL: Sports Publishing. ISBN 1-58261-695-7.
- ^ "1957 National Championship". OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
- ^ "The Rose Bowl 1958". Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ^ "Ohio State First-Team All-Americans" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ a b "Academic Honors - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site". OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ^ "Ohio State Football Heisman Finalists". Central Ohio News. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
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