Bobby Gordon

Bobby Lee Gordon (December 7, 1935 – August 16, 1990) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) and the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1958 NFL draft after playing college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Early life Bobby Lee Gordon was born on December 7, 1935, in Pulaski, Tennessee. He attended Giles County High School in Pulaski. He earned Associated Press and United Press first-team All-SEC honors in 1957. He was named Tennessee's MVP of the 1957 Gator Bowl.

Professional career Gordon was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the sixth round, with 63rd overall pick, of the 1958 NFL draft. He started all 12 games for the Cardinals in 1958, recording 55 punts for 2,089 yards (38.0 average), two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, two rushes for ten yards, and one kick return for 12 yards. He was released in 1959. Gordon was released in 1961.

Post-playing career Gordon was a football coach at several Knoxville, Tennessee high schools in the 1960s. He later worked as a salesman. He died in a house fire on August 16, 1990, in Knoxville.