Bob Hendren
PositionOffensive tackle
Number48
Birth dateAugust 10, 1923
Birth placeBurlington Junction, Missouri, U.S.
Death dateMarch 5, 1999 (aged 75)
Height6 ft
Height in8
Weight lb244
Draftyear1946
Draftround9
Draftpick59
CollegeUSC
Culver-Stockton
Teams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 136
Statlabel 2Games started
Statvalue 21
Statlabel 3Fumble recoveries
Statvalue 32
PfrHendBo20

Robert Gerald Hendren (August 10, 1923 – March 5, 1999) was an American professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the ninth round (59th overall) of the 1946 NFL draft.

Early years

Hendren attended Clarinda High School. He enrolled at Culver-Stockton College, before transferring to the University of Southern California. He was one of the stars of the 1948 East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco.[1]

Professional career

Hendren was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventhth round (59th overall) of the 1946 NFL draft. He played 3 seasons in the NFL.

Note

His 1949 Leaf football card has a misspelled last name, shown as Hendreen.

References

  1. ^ "East-West Teams Here Are Primed". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. January 3, 1949. p. 13. – via Newspapers.com