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Roger Robinson (American football coach)

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Roger Robinson
Biographical details
Born(1924-11-29)November 29, 1924
Endicott, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 2004(2004-04-24) (aged 79)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
1945–1946Syracuse
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1947–1949Lebanon Valley (assistant)
1950–1962Port Jervis HS (NY)
1963–1979Cortland

Roger I. Robinson (November 11, 1924 – April 24, 2004) was an American football player and coach. A former Syracuse University quarterback, Robinson served as the head coach at the State University of New York College at Cortland from 1963 to 1979.[1] During his career, he took a sabbatical to study head and neck injuries.

Robinson was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 1946 NFL draft.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Roger I. Robinson". syracuse.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "1946 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2018.