Bob Bjorklund

Bob Bjorklund
No. 50
Position:Center, linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1918-06-12)June 12, 1918
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:January 27, 1994(1994-01-27) (aged 75)
Hopkins, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:North (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
College:Minnesota (1937–1940)
NFL draft:1941 / round: 20 / pick: 182
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert John Bjorklund (June 12, 1918 – January 27, 1994) was an American professional football center who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round of the 1941 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Minnesota.

Early life and college

Robert John Bjorklund was born on June 12, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] He attended North Community High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1]

He was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota from 1937 to 1940, and a three-year letterman from 1938 to 1940.[1] 1940 Golden Gophers were AP Poll national champions.

Professional career

Bjorklund was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round, with the 182nd overall pick, of the 1941 NFL draft. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles later in 1941.[2] He played in seven games for the Eagles during the 1942 season.[3] He became a free agent after the season.[2] Bjorklund served in the United States Army during World War II.[1] He was a member of the 1944 Camp Peary Pirates football team.

Post-playing career

Bjorklund was the head coach of the 1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team.[4] He died on January 27, 1994, in Hopkins, Minnesota.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fort Douglas GIs (Independent) (1943)
1943 Fort Douglas 4–2–1
Fort Douglas: 4–2–1
Total: 4–2–1

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bob Bjorklund". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Bob Bjorklund NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bob Bjorklund". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Fort Mentor Cheered Over Grid Prospects". Salt Lake Telegram. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 14, 1943. p. 16. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.