Wayne Robinson

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Wayne Robinson
Date of birth:	January 14, 1930 (1930-01-14) (age 78)
Place of birth:	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Career information
Position(s):	Linebacker
College:	Minnesota
NFL Draft:	1952 / Round: 8 / Pick 89
Organizations
As player:
1952-1956	Philadelphia Eagles
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls:	2
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Wayne L. Robinson (born January 14, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1952 through 1956. At 6'2", 225-lb., Robinson was selected by the Eagles from the University of Minnesota in the 8th round of the 1952 NFL Draft. He was selected to thePro Bowl in 1954 and 1955.

After his playing career, he coached in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the British Columbia Lions. He also coached at the University of Iowa, for the Houston Oilers, Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons before finally retiring in 1976.

He was recently named to the Philadelphia Eagles Top 75 players in franchise history celebrating the team's 75th anniversary. He ranked at number 44. "Hall of Famer Art Donovan said Robinson was every bit as ferocious as fellow "Suicide Seven" linebacker Chuck Bednarik. The two-time Pro Bowler was famous for his hits on unsuspecting receivers coming across the middle."[1]

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