Bob Asher (American football)
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Position: | Bishop Denis J. O'Connell (Arlington, Virginia) | ||||
College: | Vanderbilt | ||||
NFL draft: | 1970 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27 | ||||
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Robert Dabney Asher (born June 13, 1948) is a former professional
Early years
Asher attended
He accepted a football scholarship from Vanderbilt University, where he started in every game during his three years of eligibility. As a junior, he was named All-South and second-team All-SEC.
As a senior, he received first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American honors. He also played in the Chicago College All-Star Game, the North–South Shrine Game, the Senior Bowl and the Canadian American Bowl.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
During the
He injured his knee as a rookie and played in only 6 games. Doctors thought he could avoid surgery, but had to eventually perform the procedure in 1971, which would cost him a chance to start and play in Super Bowl VI. The team placed him on the injured reserve list and replaced him by signing future hall of famer Forrest Gregg.[2]
On August 17, 1972, he was traded to the Chicago Bears along with defensive tackle Bill Line and a second round draft choice (#48-Gary Hrivnak), in exchange for quarterback Jack Concannon.[3]
Chicago Bears
In
, after suffering from knee and calf injuries.References
- ^ "Pro Football Trading Deadline Near". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ "Bob Asher Faces Surgery". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ "Bears Trade Concannon To Cowboys". Retrieved July 15, 2020.