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Bob Winston

1891 – 1970

American football player and politician

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About Bob Winston

Lived 1891 – 1970 (aged 78). Bob Winston was an American american football player and politician.

Robert Watson Winston Jr. (December 17, 1891 – August 10, 1970) was an American college football player and politician from North Carolina.

College football Winston was an All-Southern college football end for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina, captain of its 1911 team. He was selected for the 1914 College Football All-Southern Team by Dick Jemison. Kemp Plummer Battle recalls he was a good player but shifted around the line too much for his own good. He was once in charge of athletics at Bingham Military School in Asheville.

Career Winston represented Wake County in the North Carolina General Assembly in the North Carolina House of Representatives of 1917. Winston resigned from the General Assembly so that he could serve in the United States Army during World War I. In 1949, he was named chairman of the State Board of Alcohol Control. He also practiced law with his father and owned a farm.

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Important facts

Born
17 December 1891, Oxford
Birth century
19th century
Died
10 August 1970, Raleigh
Occupation
American football player, politician
Nationality
United States
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Positions held
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
Also known as
Robert Watson Winston

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Winston?

American football player and politician (1891-1970)

When was Bob Winston born?

Bob Winston was born on 17 December 1891 in Oxford.

When did Bob Winston die?

Bob Winston died on 10 August 1970 in Raleigh.

What was Bob Winston's occupation?

Bob Winston was an american football player and politician.

What nationality was Bob Winston?

Bob Winston was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Winston

· Wikidata: Q18715860

· DBpedia: Bob Winston (American football)

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