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Robert Reitsch
American football player (1906–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Reitsch (January 11, 1906 – September 4, 1998) was an American college football player. A prominent center, he was the captain of the national champion 1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football team,[1][2] chosen first-team All-American by some selectors.[3] Reitsch was a native of Rockford.
Quick Facts Illinois Fighting Illini, Position ...
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Illinois Fighting Illini | |
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Position | Center |
Personal information | |
Born: | (1906-01-11)January 11, 1906 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
Died: | September 4, 1998(1998-09-04) (aged 92) |
Career history | |
College | Illinois (1926–1927) |
High school | Rockford |
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He was later secretary of the alumni association.[4]