Lake Roberson

James Lake Roberson Jr. (August 5, 1918 – December 11, 1984) was an American football player. He played college football for Ole Miss from 1937 to 1940 and professional football for the Richmond Arrows in 1941 and the Detroit Lions in 1945.

Early life Roberson was born in 1918 at Clarksdale, Mississippi. He attended Clarksdale High School and was president of the school's class of 1937. He then attended the University of Mississippi and played college football as an end for Ole Miss from 1937 to 1940. He also was a member of the Ole Miss boxing team.

Later life His brother, Shed Roberson worked as an attorney. In 1934, he served as assistant manager of the campaign staff for U.S. Senator Hubert D. Stephens. After two years in private practice, he became a special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He jointed the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944.

Lake Roberson was married in 1943 to Yvette Williams. He died in 1984 at Lyon, Mississippi.