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Bob Krieger
Krieger, c. 1938
No. 82, 89
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1918-05-02)May 2, 1918
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 1980(1980-10-17) (aged 62)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
CollegeDartmouth (1937–1940)
NFL draft1941 (undrafted)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions21
Receiving yards287
Touchdowns2

Robert E. Krieger (May 2, 1918 – October 17, 1980) was an American professional football end. After earning all-city honors in high school, he played college football for the Dartmouth Big Green from 1937 to 1940. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1941 and was the only player on the team to start all 11 games that season. Krieger served in World War II in the United States Army Air Forces before returning to the Eagles for a second and final season in 1946.

Early life

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Krieger was born on May 2, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] His father, George, played college football at Heidelberg University and later was a coach.[2] Krieger attended West High School in Minneapolis where he competed in football, baseball and basketball.[3][4][5] He played end with the football team before later switching to fullback.[3] He earned all-city honors at end in 1935 and at fullback as a senior in 1936.[6] Considered a triple-threat man, Krieger was described by The Minneapolis Journal as "probably one of the finest backs" in conference history, and the paper said his runs "were a poetry of motion".[3] He was named West's most outstanding player for the 1936 season, in which they finished second in league standings.[7] After high school, Krieger enrolled at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.[1]

College career

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Krieger attended Dartmouth from 1937 to 1940.[1] He was a top player with the freshman team in 1937.[8][9] Krieger then earned varsity letters the following three years.[1] As a sophomore in 1938, he was a backup halfback and played punter, as the Dartmouth Indians compiled a record of 7–2.[10][11][12] He won a starting role in 1939, beginning at right halfback before being shifted to left halfback, and later to end.[13][14] Krieger helped the 1939 Dartmouth team to a record of 5–3–1 and posted two touchdowns in a win that year against the Yale Bulldogs.[15][16] He remained starting end as a senior in 1940, as Dartmouth went 5–4.[17][18] Krieger kicked the game-winning field goal in Dartmouth's victory in the Fifth Down Game over Cornell.[19] At the conclusion of his collegiate career, he was named to the Eastern College All-Star team.[20] While at Dartmouth, Krieger also spent time with the basketball team.[21]

Professional career

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After going unselected in the 1941 NFL draft, Krieger signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in August 1941 as an undrafted free agent.[1][22] Playing left end, he appeared in and started all 11 games for the 1941 Eagles, the only player on the team to do so.[23] Krieger caught 19 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns, placing second on the Eagles and 10th in the NFL in receiving.[23][24] With 12 points, he was the Eagles' fourth-leading scorer on a team that went 2–8–1.[23] After the NFL season, he was drafted to serve in World War II and was a member of the United States Army Air Forces.[1] He was a member of the football team at Thunderbird Field in Arizona in 1942.[25] During the war, Krieger flew over 30 missions in Germany piloting a B-24 Liberator bomber.[26] A lieutenant, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters.[26] After the war, Krieger returned to the Eagles in October 1946.[24] He appeared in seven games, two as a starter, for the 1946 Eagles, a team that went 6–5.[27] Krieger finished the season with two receptions for 47 yards.[27] Krieger did not return to the Eagles in 1947 and began working back in Minnesota for the Superior Separator Company in the sales department.[1][28] In his NFL career, he appeared in 18 games, 13 as a starter, and caught 21 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns.[1]

Personal life

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Krieger married Gretchen Heynacher in September 1941.[29] He played in an Eagles game the day after his marriage.[29] In 1949, he took a job working in insurance.[30] Two years later, he served as a part-time assistant coach and scout for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[31][32] With his wife, Krieger had two daughters and a son.[33] His son, also named Bob, played ice hockey.[34] Krieger died on October 17, 1980, in Minneapolis.[1] He was posthumously inducted into Dartmouth's athletic hall of fame in 2004.[35]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Bob Krieger Stats". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ Beebe, Bob (October 14, 1936). "'Morning Sir". Star Tribune. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 3 Wold, Al (November 8, 1936). "Four South Stars, 3 From West on All-City". The Minneapolis Journal. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Roosevelt Beats South And Edison Takes Lead". The Minneapolis Journal. February 2, 1936. p. 38 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Krieger Crashes 2 Homers In Same Inning for West". The Minneapolis Journal. May 6, 1937. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ Carlson, Bill (November 14, 1936). "West, Edison Each Cop Two First Team Paces". The Minneapolis Star. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Bob Smith, Harry Gerber Chosen West Captains; Krieger Honored". The Minneapolis Star. November 25, 1936. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Three Promoted To Green Varsity". The Springfield Daily Republican. September 17, 1938. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Dartmouth Promising". The Portsmouth Herald. September 6, 1938. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Blank Gives Attention To Second Backfield". The Boston Globe. October 11, 1938. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "Krieger Great Punter". The Boston Globe. October 11, 1938. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "1938 Dartmouth Big Green Schedule and Results". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Hayden Starting Berth At Dartmouth". Springfield Republican. October 5, 1939. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ↑ "Bob Krieger At Right End Post". The Springfield Daily Republican. October 21, 1939. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ↑ "1939 Dartmouth Big Green Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  16. ↑ Martin, Whitney (November 5, 1939). "Dartmouth Crushes Yale, 33 to 0". The Minneapolis Star. Associated Press. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ↑ "Dartmouth Team at Full Strength for Brown Game". The Boston Globe. November 23, 1940. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ↑ "1940 Dartmouth Big Green Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  19. ↑ "City Boys Aid Dartmouth Win". Times, the Picture Paper. November 19, 1940. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ↑ "End Who Beat Cornell Joins All-Star Team". Springfield Evening Union. August 2, 1941. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ↑ "Green Combine To Show New Hoop Players". Springfield Republican. December 6, 1939. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ↑ "Krieger to Marry, Play Pro Ball, Too". The Minneapolis Star. August 8, 1941. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. 1 2 3 "1941 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  24. 1 2 "Bob Krieger Joins Philadelphia Eagles". The Morning Call. Associated Press. October 23, 1946. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ↑ Larson, Mel (September 22, 1942). "Harry Robinson Beats Pat Abbott". Star Tribune. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. 1 2 "66 Missions for Lowe; Krieger Decorated". Star Tribune. August 16, 1944. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. 1 2 "1946 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Back From Pro". The Minneapolis Star. January 13, 1947. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
  29. 1 2 "Bob Krieger Weds School Sweetheart". Times, the Picture Paper. September 8, 1941. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  30. ↑ "Bob Krieger Won't Coach". The Minneapolis Star. March 24, 1949. p. 45 – via Newspapers.com.
  31. ↑ "Three Gopher Coaches Added". The Minneapolis Star. July 7, 1951. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  32. ↑ "'U Can Win at Iowa' -- Krieger". Star Tribune. October 30, 1951. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  33. ↑ "Krieger". Star Tribune. October 19, 1980. p. 133 – via Newspapers.com.
  34. ↑ Byrne, Jim (February 15, 1968). "Edina Sextet Shares Glory". The Minneapolis Star. p. 43 – via Newspapers.com.
  35. ↑ "Robert Krieger (2004)". Dartmouth Big Green. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
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