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Bob Sullivan (American football)

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Bob Sullivan
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Bob Sullivan in 1949
Personal information
Born:(1923-08-15)August 15, 1923
Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:June 19, 1981(1981-06-19) (aged 57)
North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College:Holy Cross University
Position:Halfback / Defensive back
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Joseph "Bob" Sullivan (August 15, 1923 – June 19, 1981) was a walk-on offensive half back and defensive back out of Holy Cross who played for the dominant 1948 San Francisco 49ers under head coach Buck Shaw.[1] The team went 12–2, finishing 2nd in the AAFC West.

At 5'-10" and 190 pounds (86 kg), Sullivan rushed 33 times for 121 yards over 13 games and had 4 receptions for 58 yards. His only touchdown came as a return TD.

Defensively, Sullivan had one interception for a six-yard return.

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Sullivan NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 16, 2012.