Joseph Robert Rapp (February 18, 1898 – February 1, 1968) was an American football player. He played at the halfback and quarterback positions in the National Football League (NFL) for the Columbus Panhandles (1922), Columbus Tigers (1923–1926), and Buffalo Bisons (1929). He appeared in 43 NFL games, 35 as a starter. He was selected by the Canton Daily News as a first-team halfback on the 1923 All-Pro Team.[1] He was also the leading scorer in the NFL during one of his seasons at Columbus.[2] On October 26, 1924, he returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 18, 1898 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | February 1, 1968 (aged 69) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 159 lb (72 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Davis & Elkins |
| Position: | Halfback, quarterback |
| Career history | |
References
edit- ^ "Bob Rapp". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Guards To Buck Fine Backfield: Columbus Tigers Bringing Good Team to Redland Field With Bob Rapp as Star Ball Carrier". The Cincinnati Post. October 18, 1928. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.