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Bob Breitenstein

1943 – 2023

American football player

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About Bob Breitenstein

Lived 1943 – 2023 (aged 79–80). Bob Breitenstein was an American american football player.

Robert Corr Breitenstein (May 8, 1943 – March 13, 2023) was a professional American football player in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Tulsa. He is distinguished as being the first Argentine to play in the NFL.

Early life Breitenstein attended Farmington High School, where he was a teammate of future NFL player Ralph Neely.

In 1994, he was inducted into the University of Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame.

Professional career Denver Broncos Breitenstein was selected in the fifth round (33rd overall) of the 1965 AFL draft by the Denver Broncos. He was also selected by the Washington Redskins in the second round (21st overall) of the 1965 NFL draft. On August 5, 1968, he walked out of training camp in a contract dispute and was placed on the reserve list.

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Birth century
Died
2023
Nationality
Education
University of Tulsa, Farmington High School
Also known as
Robert Corr Breitenstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Breitenstein?

American football player

When was Bob Breitenstein born?

Bob Breitenstein was born on 8 May 1943 in Buenos Aires.

When did Bob Breitenstein die?

Bob Breitenstein died in 2023.

What was Bob Breitenstein's occupation?

Bob Breitenstein was an american football player.

What nationality was Bob Breitenstein?

Bob Breitenstein was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Breitenstein

· Wikidata: Q4931922

· DBpedia: Bob Breitenstein (offensive lineman)

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