 Reitsch, c. 1927 | |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 11, 1906 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died: | September 4, 1998 (aged 92) |
| Career history | |
| College | Illinois (1926–1927) |
| High school | Rockford |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Reitsch (January 11, 1906 – September 4, 1998) was an American college football player. A prominent center, he was the captain of the national champion 1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football team,[1][2] chosen first-team All-American by some selectors.[3] Reitsch was a native of Rockford.
He was later secretary of the alumni association.[4]
- ^ "'Bob' Reitsch Elected Captain of 1927 Football Team; 'Zup,' Rockne Give Ideals of Game". Daily Illini. November 23, 1926.
- ^ Maynard Brichford (September 12, 2009). Bob Zuppke. McFarland. p. 88. ISBN 9780786453948.
- ^ e. g. Lawrence Perry (December 10, 1927). "Lawrence Perry Selects His All-American Eleven". Oakland Tribune.
- ^ "Bob Reitsch Made Alumni Secretary". Urbana Daily Courier. January 14, 1932.