Bob Adkins

Bob Adkins
No. 55, 79
PositionBB/DE/G/LB
Personal information
Born(1917-02-17)February 17, 1917
Letart, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1997(1997-12-06) (aged 80)
Point Pleasant, West Virginia, U.S.[1]
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolPoint Pleasant (WV)
CollegeMarshall
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played20
Games started5
Receptions4
Receiving Yards73
Touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Grant Adkins (February 17, 1917 – December 6, 1997) was an American professional football blocking back, defensive end, guard and linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.[2] Adkins played collegiate ball for Marshall University and professionally in the NFL for 3 seasons.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary". Big Sandy News. December 17, 1997. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Lawrence County, Kentucky Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. Robert G. "Bob" Adkins, 80, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Saturday, Dec 6 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant.
  2. ^ "Packers.com - Bob Adkins". Packers.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007. Retrieved January 7, 2009.
  3. ^ "Bob Adkins Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 7, 2009.