Bob Newland

Robert Vaughn Newland (October 27, 1948 – June 30, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.

Bob Newland
No. 41
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1948-10-27)October 27, 1948
Medford, Oregon, U.S.
Died:June 30, 2021(2021-06-30) (aged 72)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Career information
High school:North Eugene (OR)
College:Oregon
NFL Draft:1971 / Round: 7 / Pick: 172
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:124
Receiving yards:1,877
Touchdowns:8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Newland attended North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.[1] He went to college at the University of Oregon, where he was the most valuable player for the Ducks in 1970.[2]

Death

Newland died on June 30, 2021, aged 72.[2]

References
  1. "Bob Newland". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  2. Thorburn, Ryan (1 July 2021). "Former Oregon Ducks, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bob Newland dies at 72". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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