About Bob Leonetti
Lived 1923 – 1973 (aged 49–50). Bob Leonetti was an American american football player.
Robert Phillip Leonetti (January 1, 1923 – August 1973) was an American professional football player who played at the guard position on both offense and defense. He played college football for Wake Forest in 1946 and 1947 and professional football for the Buffalo Bills and Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948.
Early life Leonetti was born in 1923 in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, and attended Mount Carmel High School.
Professional football He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round (71st overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft but did not play for the Eagles. He played professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bills and Brooklyn Dodgers during their 1948 seasons. He appeared in two games for Buffalo before being traded to Brooklyn where he appeared in either seven or nine games.
Later life He died in 1973 at age 50.
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Who was Bob Leonetti?
American football player
When was Bob Leonetti born?
Bob Leonetti was born on 1 January 1923 in Mount Carmel.
When did Bob Leonetti die?
Bob Leonetti died in 1973.
What was Bob Leonetti's occupation?
Bob Leonetti was an american football player.
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Bob Leonetti was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Leonetti. https://biography.guide/bob-leonetti/
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