Bob Reinhard

Robert Richard Reinhard (October 17, 1920 – August 2, 1996) was an American professional football player who played four seasons with the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and one season with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) in the fifth round of the 1942 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of California, Berkeley.

Early life Robert Richard Reinhard was born on October 17, 1920, in Hollywood, California.

College career Reinhard was a member of the California Golden Bears of the University of California, Berkeley from 1938 to 1941 and a three-year letterman from 1939 to 1941. He earned AP first-team All-American honors in both 1940 and 1941 as well, while being named a second-team All-American by the UP in 1941. Reinhard was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 1990.

Professional career

Reinhard was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the fifth round, with the 34th overall pick, of the 1942 NFL draft. Reinhard appeared in all 12 games, starting seven, for the Rams during his final pro season in 1950, earning New York Daily News first-team All-Pro, and AP and UPI second-team All-Pro honors. He became a free agent after the season.

Personal life Reinhard's brother Bill Reinhard also played for the Dons from 1947 to 1948. Bob died on August 2, 1996, in Salem, Oregon.