Bob Dove

Bob Dove
No. 35, 42, 78
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1921-02-21)February 21, 1921
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 2006(2006-04-19) (aged 85)
Canfield, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth (Youngstown, Ohio)
CollegeNotre Dame
NFL draft1943: 5th round, 40th overall pick
Career history
As player

As coach

  • Chicago Rockets (1946)
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards128
Interceptions1
Touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Leo Patrick "Grandpappy" Dove (February 21, 1921 – April 19, 2006) was an American professional football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and professionally for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Following his retirement as a player, Dove embarked on a 37-year coaching career at the professional and collegiate levels. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2001.