Bob Asher (American football)

**Bob Asher**
Career information
Date of birth:	(1948-06-13) June 13, 1948 (age 72)
Place of birth:	Arlington, Virginia
Position(s):	Offensive lineman

College:	Vanderbilt University
NFL Draft:	1970 / Round: 2
Organizations
As player:
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 yearsEdit

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 careerEdit

Dallas CowboysEdit

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 BearsEdit

Asher played 4 seasons with the Chicago Bears, before retiring in 1976.^[4]

ReferencesEdit

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Texas A&M Aggies	John David Crow

Vanderbilit Commodores	Bill Wade Bob Asher John Hall Bucky Curtis Charley Horton Bob Werckle Herb Rich Will Wolford Jim Arnold Whit Taylor Boo Mitchell Chris Gaines Eric Jones Chuck Scott Shelton Quarles Jamie Duncan Corey Chavous Corey Harris Hunter Hillenmeyer

Persondata
Name	Bob Asher
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	June 13, 1948
Place of birth	Arlington, Virginia
Date of death
Place of death

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