Bob Geddes
| No. 57, 59 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 22, 1946 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Polytechnic (Riverside, California) |
| College | UCLA |
| NFL draft | 1970 (14th round, 360th overall pick) |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Robert Eric Geddes (born April 22, 1946) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Robert Eric Geddes was born on April 22, 1946, in Seattle, Washington.[1] He attended Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California.[1]
College career
[edit]Geddes served in the United States Marine Corps after high school.[2] He then enrolled at Riverside City College, where he was a three-year letterman in track and set multiple league records in the pole vault.[2] In 1967, Geddes played for Riverside's college football team as a defensive end.[3][2]
In 1969, Geddes was offered an athletic scholarship to attend the University of California, Los Angeles and play football for the Bruins.[2] He was a two-year letterman for the Bruins from 1968 to 1969, earning honorable mention All-American honors during the latter season.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Geddes was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 14th round, with the 360th overall pick, of the 1970 NFL draft.[1] He was cut on August 16, 1970 but immediately signed to the team's taxi squad, where he spent the entire 1970 season.[4][1]
On March 10, 1971, Geddes signed with the Denver Broncos.[5] On August 31, 1971, he was waived/injured and reverted to injured reserve.[6] He played in all 14 games, starting three, for the Broncos in 1972 as a linebacker and posted one sack.[7] Geddes was cut by Denver on August 7, 1973.[8]
On November 21, 1973, the New England Patriots signed Geddes to replace injured linebacker Will Foster.[9] Geddes played in 24 games, starting six, for the Patriots from 1973 to 1975, recording two interceptions for 32 yards and one touchdown.[7] On July 21, 1976, it was reported that Geddes had informed the Patriots he would be retiring for personal reasons.[10]
Personal life
[edit]After his football career, Geddes became an investor in numerous industries.[2] He was considered a "mogul" in the concert industry.[11] He helped create Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre.[2][12] Geddes was inducted into Riverside City College's athletics hall of fame in 2016.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bob Geddes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Bob Geddes". Riverside City College. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Sawyer, Carl (September 10, 1967). "Eastern Conference Fans Fix Eyes On Calendar". The Register. pp. C3. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Rams Cut Five". The High Point Enterprise. Associated Press. August 16, 1970. pp. 4C. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Bob Geddes signs pact with Denver". The Daily Advance. Associated Press. March 11, 1971. p. 31. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Broncos". The Tribune. United Press International. September 1, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "Bob Geddes". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Broncos cut Geddes, Harris, Nance". Chicago Tribune. United Press International. August 7, 1973. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Pats Get Free Agent to Replace Foster". The Star Press. United Press International. November 23, 1973. p. 31. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "60-Second Sports". Oakland Tribune. July 21, 1976. p. 43. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Liesman, Steve (July 21, 1991). "Moguls have one thing in common: success". Tampa Bay Times. pp. 1I, 10I. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Waters, Tim (April 27, 1983). "Starlight Bowl Lowers The Boom". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- Living people
- 1946 births
- American football linebackers
- American football defensive ends
- Riverside City Tigers football players
- UCLA Bruins football players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Denver Broncos players
- New England Patriots players
- Players of American football from Seattle
- United States Marine Corps personnel
- American men pole vaulters
- Riverside City Tigers men's track and field athletes
- Track and field athletes from Seattle
- American investors