About Robert Cobb
Lived 1957 – 1995 (aged 37). Robert Cobb was an American american football player.
Robert Lewis Cobb (October 12, 1957 – April 9, 1995) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and Arizona Wildcats before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (66th overall pick) of the 1981 NFL draft. Scouting reports praised his size (6–4, 248 pounds) and speed (4.8 in 40-yard dash). He played in the NFL for the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1982), and Minnesota Vikings (1984).
Cobb died in Wyoming on April 9, 1995, of complications from AIDS. He was 37.
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Who was Robert Cobb?
American football player
When was Robert Cobb born?
Robert Cobb was born on 12 October 1957 in Cincinnati.
When did Robert Cobb die?
Robert Cobb died on 9 April 1995.
What was Robert Cobb's occupation?
Robert Cobb was an american football player.
What nationality was Robert Cobb?
Robert Cobb was American.
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· DBpedia: Robert Cobb (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Cobb. https://biography.guide/robert-cobb/
MLA: "Robert Cobb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-cobb/.
Chicago: "Robert Cobb." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-cobb/.
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