Bob Sullivan (American football)
Bob Sullivan in 1949 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback / Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 15, 1923 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1981 (aged 57) North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Holy Cross University |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Robert Joseph "Bob" Sullivan (August 15, 1923 – June 19, 1981) was a walk-on offensive half back and defensive back out of Holy Cross who played for the dominant 1948 San Francisco 49ers under head coach Buck Shaw.[1] The team went 12–2, finishing 2nd in the AAFC West.
At 5'-10" and 190 pounds (86 kg), Sullivan rushed 33 times for 121 yards over 13 games and had 4 receptions for 58 yards. His only touchdown came as a return TD.
Defensively, Sullivan had one interception for a six-yard return.
References
- ^ "Bob Sullivan NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 16, 2012.