About Bob Rapp
Lived 1898 – 1968 (aged 69). Bob Rapp was an American american football player.
Joseph Robert Rapp (February 18, 1898 – February 1, 1968) was an American football player. He played at the halfback and quarterback positions in the National Football League (NFL) for the Columbus Panhandles, Columbus Tigers (1923–1926), and Buffalo Bisons (1929). He appeared in 43 NFL games, 35 as a starter. He was selected by the Canton Daily News as a first-team halfback on the 1923 All-Pro Team. He was also the leading scorer in the NFL during one of his seasons at Columbus. On October 26, 1924, he returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown.
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Who was Bob Rapp?
American football player
When was Bob Rapp born?
Bob Rapp was born on 18 February 1898 in Columbus.
When did Bob Rapp die?
Bob Rapp died on 1 February 1968.
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Bob Rapp was an american football player.
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Bob Rapp was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Rapp. https://biography.guide/bob-rapp/
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