Robert Khayat
American football player (born 1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Conrad Khayat (born April 18, 1938) is an American former academic administrator and football player who was the 15th chancellor of the University of Mississippi. He played football professionally as a placekicker, guard, and center for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
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Robert Khayat | |
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15th chancellor of the University of Mississippi | |
In office July 1, 1995 ā June 15, 2009 | |
Preceded by | R. Gerald Turner |
Succeeded by | Daniel Jones |
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Born | (1938-04-18) April 18, 1938 (age 86) Moss Point, Mississippi, U.S. |
Education | University of Mississippi |
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No. 60 | |
Position: | Placekicker |
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Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
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College: | Mississippi |
NFL draft: | 1960 / Round: 6 / Pick: 69 (by the Cleveland Browns) |
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Khayat played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected in the sixth round of the 1960 NFL draft. He played for the Washington for three seasons, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1960. After his football career, Khayat became a lawyer. He was appointed chancellor of the University of Mississippi in 1995.