About Bob Armstrong
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 81). Bob Armstrong was an American american football player.
Robert Alva Armstrong Jr. (February 16, 1909 – February 28, 1990) was an American professional football player who spent two seasons with the Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rice and Missouri.
Early life and college Robert Alva Armstrong Jr. was born on February 16, 1909, in Dallas, Texas.
Armstrong first played college football for the Rice Owls of Rice Institute. The Spartans finished the year with an 11–3 record, good for second place in the NFL. Armstrong appeared in six games, starting five, in 1932.
Personal life Armstrong died on February 28, 1990, in San Antonio, Texas.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Armstrong?
American football player (1909–1990)
When was Bob Armstrong born?
Bob Armstrong was born on 16 February 1909.
When did Bob Armstrong die?
Bob Armstrong died on 28 February 1990.
What was Bob Armstrong's occupation?
Bob Armstrong was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Armstrong?
Bob Armstrong was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Armstrong (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Armstrong. https://biography.guide/bob-armstrong-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-armstrong-american-football-player/.
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