Robert Lee Suffridge was an American professional football player in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles.
11 Facts About Bob Suffridge
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Bob Suffridge played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he was later inducted into the school's hall of fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Bob Suffridge served in the United States Navy during World War II.
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Bob Suffridge played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he played under coach Robert Neyland from 1938 to 1940.
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Bob Suffridge was a three time All American, receiving the honor each year of his playing career.
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Bob Suffridge was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1961.
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Bob Suffridge was honored as a member of the all-time Southeastern Conference team in 1982 and was chosen by the Football Writers Association for the all-time All America team.
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Bob Suffridge was drafted in the sixth round of the 1941 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941 and 1945.
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Bob Suffridge's career was shortened due to World War II.
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On one occasion Bob Suffridge blocked three consecutive punts but was penalized for being offsides each time.
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Bob Suffridge coached at North Carolina State University from 1946 to 1951.