About Bob Long
Lived 1922 – 1961 (aged 39). Bob Long was an American american football player.
Robert Albert Long (April 9, 1922 – August 2, 1961) was an American professional football halfback who spent one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Boston Yanks in 1947. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 28th round of the 1946 NFL Draft with the 268th overall pick. Long died on August 2, 1961, at the age of 39.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Long?
American football player (1922-1961)
When was Bob Long born?
Bob Long was born on 9 April 1922 in Trenton.
When did Bob Long die?
Bob Long died on 2 August 1961.
What was Bob Long's occupation?
Bob Long was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Long?
Bob Long was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Long (halfback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Long. https://biography.guide/bob-long-american-football-player-1922/
MLA: "Bob Long." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-long-american-football-player-1922/.
Chicago: "Bob Long." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-long-american-football-player-1922/.
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