Bob Thurbon

Bob Thurbon
Position: Halfback
Personal information
Date of birth: February 22, 1918
Place of birth: Erie, Pennsylvania
Date of death: September 11, 2000 (aged 82)
Career information
College: University of Pittsburgh
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards: 143-478
Receptions-yards: 14-231
Touchdowns: 11
Stats at NFL.com

Robert William "Bob" Thurbon (February 22, 1918 September 11, 2000) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL)and the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. He played one season each for the NFL's Steagles and Card-Pitt and the AAFC's Buffalo Bisons. In high school he raced Jesse Owens in the Canadian Invitational.