C. R. Roberts

C. R. Roberts is a former American football player who played fullback for the USC Trojans and the San Francisco 49ers.

High school career
Roberts graduated from Oceanside High School in Northern San Diego County.

College career
At the University of Southern California, Roberts led the Trojans to a 44-20 victory over The University of Texas at Austin during the 1956 season. It was the first time a black player competed against a white player in that state. He rushed for 251 yards in only 12 minutes and was cheered as he left the field. He got a degree in business administration from what is now called the Marshall School of Business.

Professional career
He played for the San Francisco 49ers between 1959 and 1962.