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Bob David

1921 – 1997

American football player

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Lived 1921 – 1997 (aged 76). Bob David was an American american football player.

Robert Joseph David (January 15, 1921 – July 4, 1997) was an American professional football player who was a guard and fullback in the National Football League (NFL) and All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football for the Villanova Wildcats and Notre Dame Fighting Irish and professionally for the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Rockets.

Early life David was born in 1921 in Blue Island, Illinois. He began his collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame as a football candidate. After his freshman year at Notre Dame, he was inducted into the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was transferred in 1943 to Villanova University as a trainee in the V-12 program.

He played college football at the fullback position for Villanova. He rejoined Villanova in the fall of 1946 after being discharged from the Marine Corps.

Professional football David was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 27th round (253rd overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft. He appeared in eight games for the Rams in 1947 and three games in 1948. He finished the 1948 season with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference. He appeared in four games for the Rockets.

Later life David died in 1997 at age 76.

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Villanova University
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Robert Joseph David

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob David?

American football player

When was Bob David born?

Bob David was born on 15 January 1921 in Blue Island.

When did Bob David die?

Bob David died on 4 July 1997.

What was Bob David's occupation?

Bob David was an american football player.

What nationality was Bob David?

Bob David was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob David

· Wikidata: Q106484257

· DBpedia: Bob David (American football)

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