About Bob Priestley
Lived 1920 – 2015 (aged 95). Bob Priestley was an American american football player.
Robert Bagley Priestley (January 5, 1920 – May 20, 2015) was an American football end who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football at the Brown University and attended Melrose High School in Melrose, Massachusetts. In 1979, he was inducted into the Brown Athletic Hall of Fame. Priestley also was a coach of ice hockey and football at Norwich University. He was also on the selection committee for the United States men's national ice hockey team that represented the nation in the 1980 Winter Olympics. He died at the age of 95 on May 20, 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Priestley?
American gridiron football player (1920-2015)
When was Bob Priestley born?
Bob Priestley was born on 5 January 1920 in Everett.
When did Bob Priestley die?
Bob Priestley died on 20 May 2015 in South Yarmouth.
What was Bob Priestley's occupation?
Bob Priestley was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Priestley?
Bob Priestley was American.
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· DBpedia: Bob Priestley (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Priestley. https://biography.guide/bob-priestley/
MLA: "Bob Priestley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-priestley/.
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