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Robert Reitsch

Robert Reitsch

American football player (1906–1998)

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.

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He was later secretary of the alumni association.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "'Bob' Reitsch Elected Captain of 1927 Football Team; 'Zup,' Rockne Give Ideals of Game". Daily Illini. November 23, 1926.
  2. [2]
    Maynard Brichford (September 12, 2009). Bob Zuppke. McFarland. p. 88. ISBN 9780786453948.
  3. [3]
    e. g. Lawrence Perry (December 10, 1927). "Lawrence Perry Selects His All-American Eleven". Oakland Tribune.
  4. [4]
    "Bob Reitsch Made Alumni Secretary". Urbana Daily Courier. January 14, 1932.
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