Bob Fleck

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Bob Fleck
Date of birth(1932-01-12)January 12, 1932
Date of deathSeptember 27, 2017(2017-09-27) (aged 85)
Career information
Tackle
US collegeSyracuse
High schoolS. Horace Scott High School
Manlius Prep
NFL draft1954 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15
Drafted byGreen Bay Packers

Robert R. “Bob” Fleck (January 12, 1932 – September 27, 2017) was a two time

1954 NFL Draft but never played professional football.[1]

Fleck grew up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, graduating from S. Horace Scott High School in 1949, where he was a two sport athlete. He then attended Manlius Prep before going to Syracuse. He was selected as an All-American football player in 1952 and 1953.

In 1954, Fleck was drafted 15th overall by the Packers in the 2nd Round of the NFL draft and signed with them that spring but then tried to go play for the

Chet Gierula. Fleck served in the Army from 1954 to 1962, then tried out in Canada, but never played pro football.[2]

He worked at Lukens Steel Company until his retirement in 1992.

In 2000, Fleck was named to Syracuse's All-Century Team.

References

  1. ^ "Robert Fleck '54". cuse.com. Syracuse University Athletics. January 1, 2002. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Packers Top Rookie: 1954". Retrieved 7 March 2024.