About Jack Robbins
Lived 1916 – 1983 (aged 66–67). Jack Robbins was an American american football player.
Jack William Robbins (January 23, 1916 – January 1983) was an American professional football halfback who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals. Robbins also played quarterback during his two years in the NFL.
Robbins played college football and basketball at the University of Arkansas before being selected in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 1938 NFL draft, where he was the first of four Arkansas Razorbacks drafted.
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Who was Jack Robbins?
American football player (1916-1983)
When was Jack Robbins born?
Jack Robbins was born on 23 January 1916 in Little Rock.
When did Jack Robbins die?
Jack Robbins died in 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
What was Jack Robbins's occupation?
Jack Robbins was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Robbins?
Jack Robbins was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Robbins. https://biography.guide/jack-robbins/
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