Jerry Robinson (American football)
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Jerry Robinson | |
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Date of birth: | December 18, 1956 |
Place of birth: | San Francisco, California |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Linebacker |
College: | UCLA |
NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21 |
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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.
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Categories: Linebacker, 1950s birth stubs | 1956 births | Living people | People from San Francisco, California | American football linebackers | UCLA Bruins football players | Philadelphia Eagles players | Los Angeles Raiders players | National Conference Pro Bowl players | College Football Hall of Fame