About Bob Burns
Born 1952. Bob Burns is an American american football player.
Robert Henry Burns (born January 12, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He graduated in 1970 from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida where he was on the football, baseball and track teams. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He is the father of Major League Baseball (MLB) player Billy Burns.
Burns played only the 1974 season for the Jets. His best game came against the New York Giants, which was played at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut. Filling in for the injured FB John Riggins, Burns gained with 101 yards on 21 attempts in the 26–20 Jets win.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bob Burns?
American football running back
When was Bob Burns born?
Bob Burns was born on 12 January 1952 in Tampa, Florida.
What is Bob Burns's occupation?
Bob Burns is an american football player.
What nationality is Bob Burns?
Bob Burns is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Burns (running back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Burns. https://biography.guide/bob-burns-american-football-player-1952/
MLA: "Bob Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-burns-american-football-player-1952/.
Chicago: "Bob Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-burns-american-football-player-1952/.
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