Robert Joseph Hallen was born on March 9,1975 and is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard and center in the National Football League.
12 Facts About Bob Hallen
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Bob Hallen played high school football at Mentor High School, where he was honorable mention all-state his senior season after serving as team captain.
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Bob Hallen was a four-year starter playing college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes, starting 44 consecutive games.
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Bob Hallen was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference choice in 1997 after switching to right tackle after three seasons at center.
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Bob Hallen played from 1998 to 2001 for the Falcons.
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Bob Hallen played for the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2005.
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Bob Hallen signed with the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2006 NFL season.
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Bob Hallen's career came to an end on August 11,2006, when he announced his retirement due to ongoing problems with his back, which he first injured in the 2001 season while playing for the Falcons.
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Bob Hallen announced his retirement shortly after he was named the Browns' starting center in place of injured LeCharles Bentley.
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Bob Hallen had left practice several days earlier complaining of back spasms.
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Bob Hallen notified the Browns of his retirement in a letter.
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Bob Hallen was inducted into Mentor High School's Sports Hall Of Fame in 2005 and the Kent State University's Varsity "K" Hall Of Fame in 2014.