About Bobby Wood
Lived 1916 – 1973 (aged 57). Bobby Wood was an American american football player.
Robert Harry Wood (January 14, 1916 – October 22, 1973) was an American professional football offensive tackle/defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Chicago Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. Wood played collegiate ball for the University of Alabama before being drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the fourth round of the 1940 NFL draft. Selected to play in the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro. He played professionally for one season, in 1940. He left his professional football career to serve in WWII alongside his three brothers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Wood?
American football tackle (1916-1973)
When was Bobby Wood born?
Bobby Wood was born on 14 January 1916 in McComb.
When did Bobby Wood die?
Bobby Wood died on 22 October 1973.
What was Bobby Wood's occupation?
Bobby Wood was an american football player.
What nationality was Bobby Wood?
Bobby Wood was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Wood (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Wood. https://biography.guide/bobby-wood/
MLA: "Bobby Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-wood/.
Chicago: "Bobby Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-wood/.
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