Bob Morgan (American football)

Bob Morgan
No. 74, 57, 61
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1930-06-28)June 28, 1930
Freeport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 1991(1991-10-10) (aged 61)
Westminster, Colorado, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
CollegeMaryland
NFL draft1953: 8th round, 97th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Francis Morgan (June 28, 1930 – October 10, 1991) was an American professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Washington Redskins.[1]

Formative years

Morgan was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1930.[2] He played college football and college lacrosse as a defenseman for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.[3]

Professional football career

Morgan was drafted in the eighth round of the 1953 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams.

He subsequently played several years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders.[4]

Hospitality career

Morgan was a fixture in Washington, D.C., as food and beverage manager for the Hotel Continental. He left that position to move west to Denver, taking over as food and beverage manager for the Denver Merchandise Mart, in 1977.

Death

Morgan died in Westminster, Colorado on October 10, 1991.

References

  1. ^ "Calgary and Washington Redskins Agree to Agree: Modzelewski Returned to 'Skins But Bob Morgan to Stay in West." Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: The Edmonton Journal, February 25, 1955, p. 17.
  2. ^ Whittlesey, Merrell. "Defeats Mar Terps' Schedule; Navy's Spunk Heart-Warming." Washington, D.C.: The Evening Star, October 8, 1951, p. A-16.
  3. ^ "Bob Morgan, Faloney Md. Co-Captains." Washington, D.C.: Times Herald Sports, December 9, 1952, p. 24.
  4. ^ "Football Stamps Sign Two Tackles." Calgary, Alberta, Canada: The Albertan, February 16, 1955, p. 10.