NFL · Draftees

Bob Harrison

1959 · Round 2 · Pick 17 · C · San Francisco 49ers

Bob Harrison was born in Stamford, Texas, and played at Stamford High School. He played center and linebacker at Oklahoma and was on the 1956 national title team. He was first-team All-Big Eight in 1957 and 1958, and in 1958 he was a consensus All-American and UPI Lineman of the Year. San Francisco drafted him in the second round, 17th overall, in 1959. He played linebacker for the 49ers, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh through 1967, with five interceptions. He died on February 4, 2016. Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as Robert Lucius Harrison Jr.: born August 8, 1937 in Stamford, TX; died February 4, 2016 in Stamford, TX (aged 78); high school Stamford (TX); 6-2, 225 lb; position MLB. PFR shows him with SFO 1959-61, PHI 1962-63, PIT 1964, SFO 1965-67 (106 games, 35 starts, 32 Approximate Value). PFR stat line: 9 yrs: 5 Int (34 yds, long 12), 6 FR, 3.0 sacks (as listed). PFR shows no Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors. PFR also notes: header wAV 28.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Harrison_(American_football_player | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrBo23.htm

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