About Bob Lang
Lived 1892 – 1966 (aged 73). Bob Lang was an American american football player.
Robert McDonnell "Bob" Lang (October 1, 1892 – September 19, 1966) was a college football player.
Early life Before attending Tech Lang went to the old South Georgia College in McRae.
Georgia Tech Lang was a prominent guard for John Heisman's Georgia Tech Golden Tornado of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a member of its "All-Era" team under Heisman.
1915 The school's yearbook the Blue Print of 1915 describes Lang as "one of the biggest men on the varsity, not only in stature but in spirit as well." That team defeated Cumberland 222 to 0. He anchored the line along with Walker Carpenter and Pup Phillips.
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Who was Bob Lang?
American football player (1892-1966)
When was Bob Lang born?
Bob Lang was born on 1 October 1892 in Waverly.
When did Bob Lang die?
Bob Lang died on 19 September 1966 in Atlanta.
What was Bob Lang's occupation?
Bob Lang was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Lang?
Bob Lang was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Lang. https://biography.guide/bob-lang/
MLA: "Bob Lang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-lang/.
Chicago: "Bob Lang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-lang/.
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