Bobby Gage

Bobby Gage
Gage on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 77
PositionsHalfback
Quarterback
Defensive back
Personal information
Born(1927-01-15)January 15, 1927
Chester, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 2005(2005-04-19) (aged 78)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolBoys High School (Anderson, South Carolina)
CollegeClemson
NFL draft1949: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-American (1948)
  • First-team All-SoCon (1948)
  • 1949 Gator Bowl MVP
  • Clemson Hall of Fame (1976)
  • South Carolina Hall of Fame (1978)
  • Gator Bowl Hall of Fame (1990)
  • Longest run from scrimmage in Pittsburgh Steelers history (97 yards)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards334
Rushing average3.9
Receptions7
Receiving yards135
Passing yards623
TDINT3-9
Passer rating34.4
Defensive interceptions9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Gage II (January 15, 1927 – April 19, 2005) was an American professional football player who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.