Bob Asher (American football)

Robert Dabney Asher (born June 13, 1948) is a former professional American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. He played college football at Vanderbilt University.

For persons of a similar name, see Robert Asher (disambiguation).
Bob Asher
No. 78, 74
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1948-06-13) June 13, 1948
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Bishop Denis J. O'Connell
(Arlington, Virginia)
College:Vanderbilt
NFL Draft:1970 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:58
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Asher attended Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School where he practiced basketball until his junior year, when he began playing football. He also practiced track and tennis.

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 1970 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys traded cornerback Phil Clark and running back Craig Baynham to the Chicago Bears, in exchange for a second round draft choice (27th overall), that the team used to select Asher.[1]

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 1972, he became the starter at right tackle. In 1975, he was passed over on the depth chart by Jeff Sevy. He retired in 1976, after suffering from knee and calf injuries.

References
  1. "Pro Football Trading Deadline Near". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  2. "Bob Asher Faces Surgery". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  3. "Bears Trade Concannon To Cowboys". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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