About Bob Bracken
Lived 1885 – 1965 (aged 80). Bob Bracken was an American american football player.
Robert Louis Bracken (January 4, 1885 – July 29, 1965) was an American football player and a starting quarterback for the University of Notre Dame.
In his first two years playing for the Fighting Irish squad, Bracken started at halfback. He was given the starting job at quarterback for his senior year in 1906, and led the team to a 6–1 record, including wins over Michigan State and Purdue, with the lone loss suffered at Indiana.
Bracken was made an assistant to head coach Thomas A. Barry in 1907, and then graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1908, eventually becoming an attorney back in his home town of Polo, Illinois. By the early 1930s, he had been appointed as a judge in nearby Dixon, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Bracken?
American football player (1885-1965)
When was Bob Bracken born?
Bob Bracken was born on 4 January 1885 in Polo.
When did Bob Bracken die?
Bob Bracken died on 29 July 1965.
What was Bob Bracken's occupation?
Bob Bracken was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Bracken?
Bob Bracken was American.
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· DBpedia: Bob Bracken (American football)
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