Bradbury Robinson

American football player and physician

Bradbury Robinson - American football player and physician
Born

February 1st, 1884
141 years ago

Died

March 7th, 1949
76 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football player and physician who played as a quarterback. He gained recognition for being the first player to throw a forward pass in a college football game. The forward pass became a crucial component of modern football gameplay. After his sports career, he pursued medicine and contributed to the field as a physician.

First player to throw a forward pass in college football

Played at St. Louis University

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