Bob Schmitz
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | September 10, 1938 Marytown, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | June 8, 2004 (aged 65) Glendale, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | New Holstein (WI) | ||||||
| College: | Montana State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 14 / Pick: 187 | ||||||
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Robert Joseph Schmitz (September 10, 1938 – June 8, 2004) was an
Montana State University where he earned a Bachelor's degree
in Business Administration.
Playing career
Schmitz was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the
safety from the linebacker spot. Perhaps his most memorable moment came at Pitt Stadium on November 10, 1963, where he recorded his only safety. Schmitz tackled Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns in the end zone for a safety that gave the Steelers a 9–7 victory. Schmitz was then named NFL Player of the Week for his winning score. After winning the honor Schmitz said, "Gee, that's probably the best thing that ever happened to me."[1] His last season in the NFL came in 1966; a season in which he split time between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings
.
Scouting
After his playing career ended Schmitz took up
Art Rooney, Jr. Schmitz worked for the Steelers until 1995. Schmitz then accepted a scouting job for the New York Jets in 1995 because he was offered more money by his former boss with the Steelers Dick Haley. Schmitz assisted the Jets with their drafts and college free agent signing periods. Throughout his career Schmitz specialty was grading defensive
players. Schmitz retired as a scout on June 1, 2004, after a successful 33-year run.
Death
On June 8, 2004, Schmitz died at his home in Glendale, Arizona. His death was ruled an apparent heart attack. Bob Schmitz was 65 years old.
References
- ^ "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2006.