Fred Robinson (gridiron football, born 1930)

Frederick Leroy Robinson Jr. (September 2, 1930 – June 4, 2021) was an American professional football player for the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions. He won the Grey Cup with Ottawa in 1960.[1] He played college football at the University of Washington and was drafted in the 1955 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns (Round 14, #169). He played with Cleveland briefly in 1957.[2]

Fred Robinson
Date of birth(1930-09-02)September 2, 1930
Place of birthWest Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Date of deathJune 4, 2021(2021-06-04) (aged 90)
Place of deathRialto, California, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)G
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
US collegeWashington
NFL draft1955 / round: 14 / pick: 169
Drafted byCleveland Browns
Career history
As player
1956BC Lions
1957Cleveland Browns
1958Toronto Argonauts
19601961Ottawa Rough Riders
1962Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards

References

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  1. ^ "Fred Robinson Statistics on JustSportsStats.com". www.justsportsstats.com. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  2. ^ "Fred Robinson NFL CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.