| No. 39, 81, 89 | |
| Running back / Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: March 18, 1955 | |
| Place of birth: Boise, Idaho | |
| Career information | |
| College: Washington | |
| NFL Draft: 1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 61 | |
| Debuted in 1977 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]] | |
| Last played in 1983 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]] | |
| Career history | |
* Chicago Bears (1977-1983)
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| * Scored winning touchdown against the NY Giants that got the Bears into the 1977-78 playoffs. Won two Eastern Conference Championships with the Birmingham Stallions 1984-85 of the USFL. | |
| Rushing attempts-yards | 94-382 |
| Receptions-yards | 47-486 |
| Touchdowns | 5 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Robin Danial Earl (born March 18, 1955) is a former professional football player, who played as a full back and tight end in the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears (1977–1983) and two seasons for the Birmingham Stallions (1984-85) of the United States Football League.
Earl starred as a tailback at Kent-Meridian High School in Kent, Wa. despite his 6'5" 242 lb frame more typical of a lineman or tight-end. His senior year in 1972, Earl was voted the state's MVP both on Offense and Defense. Also named Washington's Top Scholastic Athlete of the Year. At the University of Washington, his career started as a tight-end, but once again he proved valuable when switched to full back for his final two and a half seasons. Finished as the Huskies second all-time leading rusher with 2,351. He was drafted in the third round by the Chicago Bears, where he played full-back blocking for Walter Payton for three years before being switched once again to tight-end. He finished his 9 year career with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL (United States Football League). Continues to live in the Chicago area and is still a participant in the sports scene as a commentator.[1]
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