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Bob Rowe (halfback)

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Bob Rowe
No. 8, 15, 26, 3
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1911-05-28)May 28, 1911
Jackson, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 1992(1992-12-23) (aged 81)
Slingerlands, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolHillsdale (Hillsdale, Michigan)
CollegeHillsdale (1929–1930)
Colgate (1931–1932)
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Career statistics
Games played15
Rushing yards65
Rushing touchdowns2
Receptions1
Receiving yards4
Passing attempts13
Passing completions1
Completion percentage9.1%
TD–INT0–2
Passing yards6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Casper Rowe (May 28, 1911 – December 23, 1992) was an American former professional football halfback who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Hillsdale Chargers and Colgate Red Raiders.

Early life

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Rowe was born on May 28, 1911, in Jackson, Michigan.[1] He attended Hillsdale High School in Hillsdale, Michigan.[2]

College career

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Rowe played college football for the Hillsdale Chargers from 1929 to 1930 and Colgate Red Raiders from 1931 to 1932.[3][2] He was a two-year letterman from 1931 to 1932.[2] Rowe also played basketball at Hillsdale.[4] In 1933, Rowe played in the East–West Shrine Game.[5]

Professional career

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Detroit Lions

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On June 17, 1934, Rowe signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).[6] He played in 11 games, where he rushed for 44 yards and had one catch for four yards.[1]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On April 19, 1935, the Philadelphia Eagles purchased Rowe.[7] In four games, he had 21 rushing yards and threw for six yards on 1-of-11 passing and two interceptions.[1] On October 17, Rowe was released by the team.[8]

Orange Tornadoes

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After Rowe was released from the Eagles, he played with the Orange Tornadoes in 1935.[9]

Mount Vernon Cardinals

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In 1936, Rowe played a season with the Mount Vernon Cardinals of the American Football Association.[10] He scored one rushing touchdown.[2]

Coaching career

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College of the Pacific

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Rowe was brought on as an assistant coach for the 1934 season at the College of the Pacific.[11][12]

Colgate

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Rowe was the backfield coach for the 1946 season at Colgate University.[13]

Personal life

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Rowe served in the Army from 1941 to 1945 in World War II, reaching the rank of staff sergeant.[13][14] In January 1945, his family revealed that he was wounded in action during combat in Europe.[15]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Bob Rowe Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Bob Rowe Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Another Rowe Boy On Squad". Jackson Citizen Patriot. September 18, 1929. p. 14. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Hillsdale Looks For Successful Basketball Team". Jackson Citizen Patriot. December 8, 1929. p. 28. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ Newland, Russell J. (January 2, 1933). "West Entry Favored to Take All-Star Charity Fray Today". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 20. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Detroit Pro Grid Team Signs Stars". The Saginaw News. June 17, 1934. p. 67. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ "May Operate with Nine Clubs". The Pittsburgh Press. May 20, 1935. p. 26. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Eagles Sign Three, Release 2 Gridmen". Courier-Post. October 18, 1935. p. 30. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Truex Kicks Point In Tornadoes Win". Asbury Park Press. October 28, 1935. p. 14. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Faces Panthers Sunday". The Patterson Evening News. December 3, 1936. p. 15. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Stagg Goes East Jan. 24; Host To Players Friday". Stockton Daily Evening Record. January 11, 1934. p. 12. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  12. ↑ "More Than 50 Gridders Turn Out For Grind". Stockton Daily Evening Record. March 6, 1934. p. 26. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "ROWE NAMED AT COLGATE; Replaces Soleau as Backfield Coach for 1946 Season". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Spot Sports". News and Record. January 31, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Bob Rowe Wounded". Portland Press Herald. January 30, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
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