Bob Newland
Robert Vaughn Newland (October 27, 1948 – June 30, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | October 27, 1948 Medford, Oregon, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | June 30, 2021 (aged 72) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. | ||||||
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| High school: | North Eugene (OR) | ||||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1971 / Round: 7 / Pick: 172 | ||||||
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Early life
Newland attended North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.[1] He went to college at the University of Oregon, where he was the most valuable player for the Ducks in 1970.[2]
Death
Newland died on June 30, 2021, aged 72.[2]
References
- "Bob Newland". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2009.
- Thorburn, Ryan (July 1, 2021). "Former Oregon Ducks, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bob Newland dies at 72". The Register-Guard. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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