Bob Belden (American football)
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||
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| Date of birth: | June 20, 1947 | ||
| Place of birth: | Canton, Ohio | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Central Catholic (OH) | ||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1969 / Round: 12 / Pick: 308 | ||
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Robert Belden (born June 20, 1947) is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League, who played for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the University of Notre Dame.
Early years
Belden attended Central Catholic High School, becoming a starter at quarterback as a junior and registering a 4-3-3 record. In his final year, his team finished with a 6-3-1 record.
He accepted a scholarship from the University of Notre Dame, where he was the third-string quarterback behind Terry Hanratty and Joe Theismann.[1] As a senior, he was 3-for-3 in passing and 8-for-14 in his career, although he didn't reach the minimum playing time to be lettered.[2]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Belden was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the twelfth round (308th overall) of the 1969 NFL draft, even though he never started a game in college.[3] As a rookie, he was able to make the team after Jerry Rhome was traded to the Cleveland Browns and Don Meredith unexpectedly retired.[4]
He was waived on September 9, 1970 and placed on the taxi squad.[5] At the end of the year, he decided to pursue a career in the private sector.
Personal life
Belden worked at the Chicago Board Options Exchange, before being named the CEO at the Belden Brick Company.
References
- ↑ "The Ara Machine Is Not All-pro". Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Hard Hat Award Goes To Csonka". Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Unlike Today, Cowboys Were Able To Gamble In 1969 Draft". Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Sports Whirl". Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Colts Cut Lou Michaels As Clubs Trim Squads". Retrieved October 10, 2015.