词条 | Bob Suffridge |
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| name = Bob Suffridge | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date|1916|3|17|mf=y}} | birth_place = Union County, Tennessee, U.S. | death_date = {{death date and age|1974|3|3|1916|3|17|mf=y}} | death_place = Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. | team = | number = | status = | position1 = Guard | height_ft = | height_in = | weight_lb = | college = Tennessee | NFLDraftedYear = 1941 | NFLDraftedRound = 6 | NFLDraftedPick = 42 (By the Pittsburgh Steelers) | NFLDraftedTeam = | playing_years1 = 1941,1945 | playing_team1 = Philadelphia Eagles | career_highlights = | NFL = SUF415291 | DatabaseFootball = SUFFRBOB01 | CollegeHOF = 1584 }} Robert Lee "Bob" Suffridge (March 17, 1916 – March 3, 1974) was an American football player in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he was later inducted into the school's hall of fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Suffridge also served in the United States Navy during World War II. Early yearsSuffridge attended Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. College careerSuffridge played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he played under coach Robert Neyland from 1938–1940. He was a three time All American, receiving the honor each year of his playing career. He also won the Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy.[1] Suffridge was noted for his quickness. As one bio states "Suffridge was so quick he once blocked the same point-after- touchdown three times, twice called for off-sides when many observers felt he wasn't."[2] During his time at Tennessee, the Volunteers did not lose a regular season game.[2]
Suffridge was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1961. He was also honored as a member of the all-time Southeastern Conference team in 1982 and was chosen by the Football Writers Association for the all-time All America team.[2] Professional careerSuffridge was drafted in the sixth round of the 1941 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941 and 1945. His career was shortened due to World War II. During the war, Suffridge was a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy.[2] Suffridge made the All-Pro team in 1941. Again Suffridge's speed was noticed. On one occasion Suffridge blocked three consecutive punts but was penalized for being offsides each time.
Coaching careerSuffridge coached at North Carolina State University from 1946 to 1951. He was a line coach for the Wolfpack.[2] See also{{Portal|Biography}}
References1. ^{{cite book |last1=Scott |first1=Richard |title=SEC Football: 75 Years of Pride and Passion |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cm1TZA6jCSgC&pg=PA52 |accessdate=December 15, 2013 |publisher=Quayside Publishing Group |location=Minneapolis, MN |isbn=978-0-7603-3248-1 |page=52}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web |url= {{College Football HoF/url|id=1584}} |title=Bob "Suff" Suffridge |work=College Football Hall of Fame |publisher=National Football Foundation}} 3. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.fountaincitytnhistory.info/People33-SuffridgeBob.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-12-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927214156/http://www.fountaincitytnhistory.info/People33-SuffridgeBob.htm |archivedate=2007-09-27 |df= }} External links
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