Bob Masters (January 16, 1913 – February 8, 1987)[1] was a professional American football player who played halfback for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and the Steagles, a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers due to the league-wide manning shortages in 1943 brought on by World War II.
Date of birth | January 16, 1913 |
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Place of birth | Comanche, Texas, U.S. |
Date of death | February 8, 1987 | (aged 74)
Place of death | Dallas County, Texas, U.S. |
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Position(s) | Halfback |
US college | Baylor University |
Career history | |
As player | |
1937–1942 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1943 | Phil-Pit Steagles |
1943–1944 | Chicago Bears |
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