Bob Burns (running back)

Robert Henry Burns (born January 12, 1952) is a former American football running back for the New York Jets. He played his college football at Georgia. He is the father of Major League Baseball (MLB) player Billy Burns.

Bob Burns
No. 33
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1952-01-12) January 12, 1952
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Tampa (FL) Chamberlain
College:Georgia
NFL Draft:1974 / Round: 9 / Pick: 214
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Burns played only the 1974 season for the Jets. His best game came against the New York Giants, which was played at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut. Filling in for the injured FB John Riggins, Burns gained with 101 yards on 21 attempts in the 26–20 Jets win.[1][2]

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