Bradbury Robinson
American football player and physician
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Died
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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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