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Bob Gunderman

1934 – 2024

Football player (born 1934)

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Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 89). Bob Gunderman was an American american football player.

Robert Edward Gunderman (October 8, 1934 – May 28, 2024) was an American professional football end who played college football for University of Virginia and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957. He appeared in four NFL games.

Early life Gunderman was born on October 8, 1934 in Sparta, New Jersey. He attended Franklin High School in New Jersey. He played on both offense and defense at Virginia and developed a reputation as "a scrapper", "a special weapon", and a player with "a zest for contact." On offense, he was a key blocker for Virginia's All-American fullback Jim Bakhtiar.

Professional career Gunderman was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 19th round (227th overall pick) of the 1957 NFL draft. He spent the 1957 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, appearing in four games. but he was injured in a car crash in June 1959, then cut by the club in August. He played in 1960 with the Franklin Miners of the Eastern Football Conference, in 1961 with the Akron Pros of the United Football League, in 1962 with the Paterson Miners of the Atlantic Coast Football League.

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Franklin High School
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Robert Edward Gunderman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Gunderman?

football player (born 1934)

When was Bob Gunderman born?

Bob Gunderman was born on 8 October 1934 in Sparta, New Jersey.

When did Bob Gunderman die?

Bob Gunderman died on 28 May 2024.

What was Bob Gunderman's occupation?

Bob Gunderman was an american football player.

What nationality was Bob Gunderman?

Bob Gunderman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Gunderman

· Wikidata: Q108054357

· DBpedia: Bob Gunderman

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