Bob Pollard
Robert Lee Pollard (December 30, 1948 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American football former defensive lineman who played 11 seasons in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. Pollard attended the black Hebert High School in Beaumont and played college football at Weber State University. In 1971, he was one of 16 pro footballers given the keys to the city of Beaumont.[1]
Born: | Beaumont, Texas | December 30, 1948
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
College | Weber State |
High school | Hebert High School |
NFL draft | 1971 / Round: 11 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1971–1977 | New Orleans Saints |
1978–1981 | St. Louis Cardinals |
Bob was named Saints defensive captain from 1976 to 1977.
References
- Sherrington, Kevin (July 7, 2016) [1999]. "Flashback: DFW produces a ton of football talent, but another part of Texas is 'the pro football capital of the world'". The Dallas Morning News.
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