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Bobby Gage

1927 – 2005

American football player

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About Bobby Gage

Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Bobby Gage was an American american football player.

Robert Gage II (January 15, 1927 – April 19, 2005) was an American professional football player who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early life Gage was born in Chester, South Carolina. He attended Boys High School in Anderson, South Carolina.

He matriculated at Clemson University.

He played two seasons for the Steelers at tailback, quarterback and defensive back. In the penultimate game of the 1949 season, Gage set a franchise record which still stands with a 97-yard run on a fake punt. This run also tied the league record at the time which was held by the Green Bay Packers' Andy Uram. The record stood until , when Tony Dorsett scored from 99 yards out.

Gage retired from football after two seasons to devote more time to his family and his off-season job as an executive at a South Carolina textile firm.

Personal life Gage married Patricia "Patsy" McGarahan in 1947. The couple had six children, four girls and two boys.

After finishing his football career, Gage had a forty-year career at Chemurgy Products in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Clemson University
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Robert Gage II

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bobby Gage?

American football player (1927-2005)

When was Bobby Gage born?

Bobby Gage was born on 15 January 1927 in Chester.

When did Bobby Gage die?

Bobby Gage died on 19 April 2005 in Greenville.

What was Bobby Gage's occupation?

Bobby Gage was an american football player.

What nationality was Bobby Gage?

Bobby Gage was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Gage

· Wikidata: Q4935019

· DBpedia: Bobby Gage

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