Bob Adkins
PositionBB/DE/G/LB
Number55, 79
Birth dateFebruary 17, 1917
Birth placeLetart, West Virginia, U.S.
Death dateDecember 6, 1997 (aged 80)
Death placePoint Pleasant, West Virginia, U.S.[1]
Height6 ft
Height in1
Weight lbs213
High schoolPoint Pleasant (WV)
CollegeMarshall
Pastteams
StatleagueNFL
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 120
Statlabel 2Games started
Statvalue 25
Statlabel 3Receptions
Statvalue 34
Statlabel 4Receiving Yards
Statvalue 473
Statlabel 5Touchdowns
Statvalue 52
PfrAdkiBo20

Robert Grant Adkins (February 17, 1917 – December 6, 1997) was an American professional football blocking back, defensive end, guard and linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.[2] Adkins played collegiate ball for Marshall University and professionally in the NFL for 3 seasons.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Obituary". Big Sandy News. December 17, 1997. Retrieved July 3, 2023. – via Lawrence County, Kentucky Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. Robert G. "Bob" Adkins, 80, of Point Pleasant, WV, died Saturday, Dec 6 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant.
  2. ^ "Packers.com - Bob Adkins". Packers.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007. Retrieved January 7, 2009.
  3. ^ "Bob Adkins Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 7, 2009.