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Marshall Robnett

1918 – 1967

American football player

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About Marshall Robnett

Lived 1918 – 1967 (aged 49). Marshall Robnett was an American american football player.

Marshall Foch Robnett (March 18, 1918 – November 28, 1967) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally from 1943 until 1945 for the Chicago Cardinals and was included on their merged team with the Pittsburgh Steelers, known as "Card-Pitt", in 1944.

Prior to his professional career, Robnett played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, earning consensus All-American honors as a senior. In 1940 after helping the Aggies to two straight Southwest Conference titles and the 1939 national championship, Robnett finished ninth in the 1940 Heisman Trophy balloting while being one of the primary blockers for Heisman runner-up John Kimbrough. Robnett's performance at Texas A&M helped make him a sixth-round draft choice by the Cardinals in 1941.

Marshall was also the older brother of Ed Robnett, who also played at Texas A&M. He was also a pro football player, however Ed played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the San Francisco 49ers in 1947.

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Texas A&M University
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Marshall Foch Robnett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marshall Robnett?

American football player (1918-1967)

When was Marshall Robnett born?

Marshall Robnett was born on 18 March 1918 in Klondike.

When did Marshall Robnett die?

Marshall Robnett died on 28 November 1967 in Dallas.

What was Marshall Robnett's occupation?

Marshall Robnett was an american football player.

What nationality was Marshall Robnett?

Marshall Robnett was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marshall Robnett

· Wikidata: Q6773754

· DBpedia: Marshall Robnett

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