Bob Dobelstein

Bob Dobelstein
Dobelstein, circa 1944
No. 67, 33
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born(1922-10-27)October 27, 1922
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 2009(2009-11-13) (aged 87)
Lake City, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolBridgeport (CT) Central
CollegeTennessee
NFL draft1945: 4th round, 28th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Games played41
Games started34
Fumble recoveries3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bob Dobelstein (October 27, 1922 – November 13, 2009) was an American football guard.[1] He played for the New York Giants from 1946 to 1948 and for the Los Angeles Dons in 1949.[2] He was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1945 NFL draft with the 28th overall pick.[3]

In Week 9 of the 1948 season, against the Los Angeles Rams, Dobelstein had a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 52–37 loss.[4]

Death

Dobelstein died on November 13, 2009, in Lake City, Florida, aged 87.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Bob Dobelstein Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "1949 Los Angeles Dons Roster & Players". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "1945 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants - November 14th, 1948". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bob Dobelstein Obituary - Bridgeport, CT". Legacy.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018 – via Connecticut Post.