Bob Flowers
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| Born: | August 6, 1917 Center |
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Robert O. C. Flowers (August 7, 1917 – December 8, 1962) was an American football center who won an NFL Championship during eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers. Prior to that he played college football at Texas Tech and was a captain of his high school football team in Big Spring, Texas.
Born in Big Spring, Texas, on August 17, 1917, he emerged as a standout defensive player in high school. He played linebacker and blocking back for a short time at Texas Tech.[1] He went pro, playing for the Packers for 8 seasons under coach Curly Lambeau who converted him to a center.[2] He was known for his aggressive play.
During his time in Green Bay, he played in 63 games, started 17 and had 66 interceptions for 33 yards total.[3]
Flowers was one of four brothers to serve as captain of the Big Spring football team. Of them Bill Flowers went on to be a backfield player for Tulane
After retiring from football he sold cars and then worked in the farming and ranching business with his sister.
He died on December 8, 1962, the result of an accidental self-shooting.
References
- ^ Daley, Art (30 June 1949). "Bruising Center 2nd Pivot, 19th Vet to Return". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Remmel, Lee (11 December 1962). "Flowers, Ex-Packer Center, Accidentally Killed". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Bob Flowers". Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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