Bob Schweickert

Bob Schweickert
Schweickert, c. 1964
No. 20, 35
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (1942-09-17) September 17, 1942
Bon Air, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolMidlothian (Midlothian, Virginia)
CollegeVirginia Tech (1961-1964)
NFL draft1965: 3rd round, 29th overall pick
AFL draft1965: 4th round, 28th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Lynn Schweickert (born September 17, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the New York Jets of the American Football League (AFL). Schweickert played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies, leading the program to its only Southern Conference championship in 196. He was a first-team All-America for the Hokies in 1964. (At the time Virginia Tech was primarily referred to as the VPI Gobblers). He was two-time Southern Conference Media player of the year. He saw action in two seasons of professional football with the Jets.