Bob Bjorklund
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| Position: | Center, linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 12, 1918 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died: | January 27, 1994 (aged 75) Hopkins, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | North (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| College: | Minnesota (1937–1940) |
| NFL draft: | 1941 / round: 20 / pick: 182 |
| Career history | |
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| As a coach: | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Robert John Bjorklund (June 12, 1918 – January 27, 1994) was an American professional football center who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round of the 1941 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Minnesota.
Early life and college
[edit]Robert John Bjorklund was born on June 12, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] He attended North Community High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1]
He was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota from 1937 to 1940, and a three-year letterman from 1938 to 1940.[1] 1940 Golden Gophers were AP Poll national champions.
Professional career
[edit]Bjorklund was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round, with the 182nd overall pick, of the 1941 NFL draft. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles later in 1941.[2] He played in seven games for the Eagles during the 1942 season.[3] He became a free agent after the season.[2] Bjorklund served in the United States Army during World War II.[1] He was a member of the 1944 Camp Peary Pirates football team.
Post-playing career
[edit]Bjorklund was the head coach of the 1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team.[4] He died on January 27, 1994, in Hopkins, Minnesota.[1]
Head coaching record
[edit]| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Douglas GIs (Independent) (1943) | |||||||||
| 1943 | Fort Douglas | 4–2–1 | |||||||
| Fort Douglas: | 4–2–1 | ||||||||
| Total: | 4–2–1 | ||||||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Bob Bjorklund". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bob Bjorklund NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "Bob Bjorklund". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "Fort Mentor Cheered Over Grid Prospects". Salt Lake Telegram. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 14, 1943. p. 16. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com
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External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Bob Bjorklund at Find a Grave
- 1918 births
- 1994 deaths
- American football centers
- American football linebackers
- Camp Peary Pirates football players
- Fort Douglas GIs football coaches
- Minnesota Golden Gophers football players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- North Community High School alumni
- Coaches of American football from Minnesota
- Players of American football from Minneapolis
- United States Army personnel of World War II