Jerry Robinson (American football)

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Jerry Robinson
Date of birth: December 18, 1956 (1956-12-18) (age 51)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States San Francisco, California
Career information
Position(s): Linebacker
College: UCLA
NFL Draft: 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21
Organizations
 As player:
1979-1984
1985-1991
Philadelphia Eagles
Los Angeles Raiders
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls: 1981
Stats at NFL.com
College Football Hall of Fame

Jerry Dewayne Robinson (born December 18, 1956 in San Francisco, California) is a former professional American football linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League. He played in Super Bowl XV with the Philadelphia Eagles and went to the Pro Bowl after the 1981 season.

Robinson starred at UCLA, where he was a three-time All-American. He was recruited as a tight end by Dick Vermeil, his future professional coach, who converted him to linebacker. In 1996 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.