Bob Morgan (American football)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | June 28, 1930 Freeport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Died | October 10, 1991 (aged 61) Westminster, Colorado, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| College | Maryland | ||||
| NFL draft | 1953: 8th round, 97th overall pick | ||||
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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
- ^ "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.
- ^ Whittlesey, Merrell. "Defeats Mar Terps' Schedule; Navy's Spunk Heart-Warming." Washington, D.C.: The Evening Star, October 8, 1951, p. A-16.
- ^ "Bob Morgan, Faloney Md. Co-Captains." Washington, D.C.: Times Herald Sports, December 9, 1952, p. 24.
- ^ "Football Stamps Sign Two Tackles." Calgary, Alberta, Canada: The Albertan, February 16, 1955, p. 10.