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11 Facts About Bob Apisa

1.

Robert Apisa was born on June 4,1945 and is an American actor and former football fullback.

2.

Bob Apisa, one of eleven children, was born in American Samoa.

3.

Bob Apisa's parents moved the family to Oahu, Hawaii when he was seven.

4.

Bob Apisa didn't start playing football until entering the ninth grade at Farrington High School.

5.

Bob Apisa accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University.

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Bob Apisa was named a starter at fullback as a sophomore, registering 126 carries for 715 yards, a 5.7-yard average and 10 touchdowns.

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Bob Apisa had 140 rushing yards and one touchdown against the University of Michigan.

8.

Bob Apisa suffered a knee injury in the seventh game against Northwestern University and missed most of the remaining contests.

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Bob Apisa tallied only 50 carries for 183 yards during the season.

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Bob Apisa was a part of 2 national championship teams.

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Bob Apisa's grandson, Jacob Isaia, is an offensive lineman for Michigan State University and California State University, Fresno.