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10 Facts About Bob Stringer

1.

Robert Jean Stringer was an American football fullback, linebacker, and safety who played two seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles.

2.

Bob Stringer played college football for Tulsa and was selected by the Eagles in the 14th round of the 1952 NFL draft.

3.

Bob Stringer was born on October 8,1929, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

4.

Bob Stringer attended Shawnee High School there, graduating in c 1948.

5.

Bob Stringer made their final roster, playing the fullback and linebacker positions.

6.

Bob Stringer returned to the team for their 1953 season, shifting his position to right safety on defense.

7.

Bob Stringer again appeared in all twelve games, but saw no time as a starter.

8.

Bob Stringer made one interception on defense, returning it seven yards, and made one rush offensively, gaining five yards.

9.

Bob Stringer left the Eagles in 1954 to serve in the United States Army.

10.

Bob Stringer died on September 18,1998, at the age of 68.