Robert John Bjorklund was an American professional football center who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Bob Bjorklund
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Bob Bjorklund was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round of the 1941 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Minnesota.
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Robert John Bob Bjorklund was born on June 12,1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Bob Bjorklund attended North Community High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Bob Bjorklund was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota from 1937 to 1940, and a three-year letterman from 1938 to 1940.
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Bob Bjorklund was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round, with the 182nd overall pick, of the 1941 NFL draft.
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Bob Bjorklund signed with the Philadelphia Eagles later in 1941.
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Bob Bjorklund played in seven games for the Eagles during the 1942 season.
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Bob Bjorklund served in the United States Army during World War II.
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Bob Bjorklund was a member of the 1944 Camp Peary Pirates football team.
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Bob Bjorklund was the head coach of the 1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team.
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Bob Bjorklund died on January 27,1994, in Hopkins, Minnesota.