Bob Grottkau
Robert Fred Grottkau (born March 22, 1937) is a former American football guard in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Oregon.
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| Born: | March 22, 1937 San Rafael, California | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Oakland (CA) | ||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1959 / Round: 4 / Pick: 46 | ||||
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Early years
Grottkau attended Oakland High School where he played as a fullback. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Oregon. As a sophomore, he was switched to offensive tackle. The next year, he was moved to guard out of necessity and became a two-year starter.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (46th overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft.[1] In 1960, he played only 5 games.
On August 21, 1961, he was traded along with rookie Houston Entwine to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for offensive lineman John Gonzaga.[2]
Personal life
Grottkau was the offensive line coach at San Jose State University for two years.[3] In 1971, he was named the offensive coordinator and line coach for the University of Iowa.
References
- "Rookie Guards Will Give Lions Offensive Lift". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- "Lion-cowboy Swap". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- "Grottkau Steps Down". Retrieved February 3, 2018.