Stan Robb

Stanley Rankin Robb (September 19, 1899 – January 9, 1959) was an American football lineman and end who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Canton Bulldogs. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he attended Peabody High School and Mercersburg Academy, after which he played college football for the Centre Praying Colonels and West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats (1921). Robb began his professional football career in 1922, splitting the year between the Holmesburg Athletic Club and Philadelphia Quakers. He played the 1923 season with the Clifton Heights Orange & Black before joining the Pottsville Maroons for their Anthracite League championship year in 1924. Robb joined the Canton Bulldogs, coached by his brother Harry, in 1926, playing what would be his only three games in the NFL while scoring one touchdown. He later returned to Clifton Heights to finish his career.

Early life and education

Stanley Rankin Robb was born on September 19, 1899, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Peabody High School where he played football as a tackle, being described as a "star" player. Robb also attended Mercersburg Academy for a time. Around 1917, he enlisted in World War I. After graduating from high school, he assisted in coaching the linemen at Peabody in 1918.

Robb began playing college football for the Centre Praying Colonels in 1920, appearing as a right guard, left guard, and end. He appeared in a number of games for the team, including their match that season against the Harvard Crimson. In the 1920 season finale against TCU, he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.

Robb left to play for the West Virginia Wesleyan football team in 1921. At Centre, he also acted in school minstrel productions. By October, he had joined the Philadelphia Quakers. Following the 1922 season, Robb was signed by the Clifton Heights Orange & Black. With Clifton Heights, he was mentioned as being one of the "stars" comprising "one of the greatest collections of college stars ever seen on a Delaware County gridiron."

Robb played in the Anthracite League with the Pottsville Maroons in 1924. The Maroons ended up winning the league championship. Two years later, Robb was signed by the Canton Bulldogs of the National Football League (NFL). He scored near the end of the game in what was described as a "lucky score" to prevent the Giants from winning. His next game was against the Hartford Blues on November 7, which resulted in a 16–7 loss.

Robb returned to the Clifton Heights Orange & Black in 1927.

Personal life and death Robb's brother Harry played college football at Penn State, and Canton. Stan played under his brother, who both played and served as head coach, with Canton in 1926.

Robb married Beatrice M. Ritter in November 1937. He enlisted in World War II in February 1942. Robb died on January 9, 1959, at the age of 59.