C. R. Roberts

C. R. Roberts
No. 32
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1936-02-29) February 29, 1936
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College: USC
NFL Draft: 1958 / Round: 14 / Pick: 166
Career history
Career NFL statistics
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Player stats at PFR

Cornelius R. Roberts (born February 29, 1936) is a former American football player who played fullback for the USC Trojans and the San Francisco 49ers.

High school career

Roberts graduated from Oceanside High School in Northern San Diego County.

College career

At the University of Southern California, Roberts led the Trojans to a 44–20 victory over Texas during the 1956 season. It was the first time a black player competed against a white player in that state. He rushed for 251 yards in only 12 minutes and was cheered as he left the field. He got a degree in business administration from what is now the Marshall School of Business.

Professional career

Roberts played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) between 1959 and 1962.

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