Robert S. Van Doren (March 22, 1929 – June 13, 2012), better known as Bob Van Doren, was an American football defensive end who played for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at the University of Southern California, having previously attended Admiral Farragut Academy.[1][2] Van Doren died in June 2012 at the age of 83.[3]
 Van Doren, circa 1953 | |
| No. 89 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 22, 1929 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died: | June 13, 2012 (aged 83) |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Admiral Farragut Academy |
| College: | USC |
| NFL draft: | 1953 / round: 5 / pick: 59 |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
References
edit- ^ Profiles rwu.edu Archived 2015-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Troup, T. J. (August 20, 2014). The Birth of Football's Modern 4-3 Defense: The Seven Seasons That Changed the NFL. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442237964.
- ^ Pro Football Archives: Bob Van Doren