Bobby Duhon

Robert Joseph Duhon Jr. (born September 24, 1946) is a former professional American football player who played running back for four seasons for the New York Giants.[1] Duhon played college football as a left-handed quarterback,[2] and college baseball at Tulane University.[3] Initially, seeing no opportunity for him to compete with star signing Fran Tarkenton,[4] the Giants wanted to convert the mobile Duhon to a safety,[2] but ultimately decided to convert him to running back.[4]

Bobby Duhon
No. 28
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1946-09-24) September 24, 1946
Abbeville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Abbeville
College:Tulane
NFL Draft:1968 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:44
Rushing yards:840
Rushing TDs:4
Player stats at PFR

References

  1. Bobby Duhon. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  2. Kurland, Bob (January 31, 1968). "Giants Get Tackle, Jets Tap Fullback". The Record. Hackensack, New Jersey. p. D—1.
  3. Where Are They Now — Bobby Duhon
  4. Daley, Arthur (September 29, 1968). "Flamboyant "Golden Arm" Hits the Giants Today". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. p. C-8.
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