Robert Fulton Newhouse was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys for twelve seasons.
18 Facts About Robert Newhouse
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Robert Newhouse became part of a very successful stretch for the University of Houston from 1969 to 1971.
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Robert Newhouse was a tri-captain of the 1971 team, along with Gary Mullins and Frank Ditta.
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Robert Newhouse's 1,757 rushing yards were the second most yards in a season in NCAA history and the most in school history at the time.
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Robert Newhouse received second-team All-American honors by the Associated Press at the end of the year.
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Robert Newhouse had a remarkable college career, finishing as the University of Houston All-time leading rusher and breaking many of the school's records, some of which still stand:.
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Back when the College All-Stars played the Super Bowl Champion from the year before, Robert Newhouse scored a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Robert Newhouse was selected 35th overall in the second round of the 1972 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
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Robert Newhouse was built very low to the ground and had enormous leg strength.
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Robert Newhouse thrived on second effort, picking up the nicknames The House and The Human Bowling Ball.
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Robert Newhouse was effective as the primary running back and led the Cowboys in rushing in 1975 with 930 yards, eventually running his way through 4,784 rushing yards, 956 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns during his notable career.
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Robert Newhouse's longest run from scrimmage as a professional was a 54-yard gain against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973.
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Robert Newhouse played sparingly, backing up Ron Springs during his last three seasons.
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Robert Newhouse retired at the end of the 1983 season, as the fourth all-time leading rusher in team history, after playing for 12 years.
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Robert Newhouse was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame.
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Robert Newhouse married wife Nancy and together they had four children, including twin daughters.
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Robert Newhouse's health started declining after suffering a stroke in 2010, suffering from heart disease.
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Robert Newhouse died on July 22,2014 while awaiting a heart transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.