Robert E. McDonough (born March 7, 1963) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2] He played college football at Pennsylvania Western University, California.[3][4]
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born: | March 7, 1963 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Perry Traditional Academy | ||||
| College: | California (PA) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1987 | ||||
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A native of Pittsburgh, McDonough attended Perry Traditional Academy High School but did not play football. He then attended Pennsylvania Western University, California, and after a successful tryout for the football team, was a starter all four years.[5] He tried out with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers after not being selected in the 1987 NFL draft, but was not signed. During the 1987 NFL strike, he was signed by the Detroit Lions, for whom he played nickelback and on special teams, later being released after the three-game strike ended. He then played in a Pittsburgh-area minor league; the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noted that within a month he went from covering all-time great Steve Largent to "receivers in the Greater Pittsburgh Football League, receivers whose names will never be the stuff of which the NFL marquees are made."[6]
References
edit- ^ "Bob McDonough Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Bob McDonough NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Bob McDonough stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Bob McDonough, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Stempler, Steve (August 28, 1986). "Four-year college starter didn't play football at Perry". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 46 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tuma, Gary (November 12, 1987). "Perry's McDonough plays closer to home after NFL stint". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
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