Bob McKay
All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman
About Bob McKay
Lived 1947 – 2026 (aged 78). Bob McKay was an American american football player.
Robert Charles McKay (born December 27, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 through 1978 with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots.
As a college player at the University of Texas, McKay earned consensus All-American honors during the 1969 season, helping Texas win the national championship.
During a 1975 Browns home game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Joe Greene repeatedly kicked McKay in the groin. Greene was soon wrestled to the ground and punched by center Tom DeLeone and tight end Gary Parris, allowing McKay to throw several haymakers on Greene before referees restored order.
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Who was Bob McKay?
All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman
When was Bob McKay born?
Bob McKay was born on 27 December 1947 in Seminole.
When did Bob McKay die?
Bob McKay died on 10 September 2026.
What was Bob McKay's occupation?
Bob McKay was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob McKay?
Bob McKay was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob McKay. https://biography.guide/bob-mckay/
MLA: "Bob McKay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mckay/.
Chicago: "Bob McKay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-mckay/.
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