Robert Reitsch

Robert Reitsch (January 11, 1906 – September 4, 1998) was an American college football player. A prominent center, he was the captain of the national champion 1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football team,[1][2] chosen first-team All-American by some selectors.[3] Reitsch was a native of Rockford.

Robert Reitsch
Illinois Fighting Illini
PositionCenter
Career history
CollegeIllinois (1926–1927)
High schoolRockford
Personal information
Born:(1906-01-11)January 11, 1906
Rockford, Illinois
Died:September 4, 1998(1998-09-04) (aged 92)
Career highlights and awards
  • All-Big Ten (1926, 1927)
  • All-American (1927)
  • National Championship (1927)

He was later secretary of the alumni association.[4]

References
  1. "'Bob' Reitsch Elected Captain of 1927 Football Team; 'Zup,' Rockne Give Ideals of Game". Daily Illini. November 23, 1926.
  2. Maynard Brichford. Bob Zuppke. p. 88.
  3. e. g. Lawrence Perry (1927-12-10). "Lawrence Perry Selects His All-American Eleven". Oakland Tribune.
  4. "Bob Reitsch Made Alumni Secretary". Urbana Daily Courier. January 14, 1932.
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