Date of birth: | June 13, 1948 |
Place of birth: | Arlington, Virginia |
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Position(s): | Offensive lineman |
College: | Vanderbilt University |
NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 2 |
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1970 1971-1975 | Dallas Cowboys Chicago Bears |
Robert Dabney "Bob" Asher is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for three seasons for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears.
Early years
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Asher attended Vanderbilt University, where he played in every game during his three years of elegibility. As a senior he received consensus All-American honors. He also played in the Chicago College All-Star Game, the North-South Shrine Game, the Senior Bowl and the Canadian American Bowl.
Professional career
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Dallas Cowboys
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During the 1970 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys traded cornerback Phil Clark and running back Craig Baynham to the Chicago Bears, in exchange for a second round draft choice, that the team used to select Asher.[1] He injured his knee as a rookie and played in only 6 games. Doctors thought he could avoid surgery on the knee, but had to perform the procedure in 1971, placing him on injured reserve.[2]
In 1972 he was traded to the Chicago Bears along with defensive tackle Bill Line and a second round draft choice, in exchange for quarterback Jack Concannon.[3]
Chicago Bears
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Asher played 4 seasons with the Chicago Bears, before retiring in 1976.[4]
References
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- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19700301&id=1rMyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YOsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7050,747347
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19710803&id=1NkvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OO0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3694,1192285
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19720818&id=X-ZQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xWADAAAAIBAJ&pg=3722,2429952
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19760721&id=P_wjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jH4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=7039,160463