Date of birth | March 31, 1938 |
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Place of birth | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Position(s) | Halfback |
US college | Army |
NFL draft | 1960 / round: 9 / pick: 108 |
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1963 | New York Giants |
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Robert Paul Anderson (born March 31, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at the United States Military Academy where he was a two-time first-team All-America selection, rushing for 1,887 yards and 21 touchdowns.[1] He was selected in the ninth round of the 1960 NFL draft, but first served three years as a lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division. After returning from service and joining the Giants, Anderson suffered a career ending knee injury.[2]