Bo Robinson facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back, tight end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 27, 1956 Lamesa, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Lamesa (Texas) | ||||||||||
| College: | West Texas State (1975–1978) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67 | ||||||||||
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Melvin Dell "Bo" Robinson Jr. (born May 27, 1956) is a former American football player. He played as a running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Bo Robinson played for the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and New England Patriots. He was chosen by the Lions in the 1979 NFL draft. This happened after he played college football at West Texas State University.
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Early Life and College Football
Where Bo Robinson Grew Up
Melvin Dell Robinson Jr. was born on May 27, 1956. His hometown is Lamesa, Texas. He went to Lamesa High School in Lamesa.
Playing for West Texas State
Bo Robinson played college football for the West Texas State Buffaloes. He played for them from 1975 to 1978.
In 1975, as a freshman, he ran the ball 136 times. He gained 538 yards and scored five touchdowns. The next year, in 1976, he carried the ball 148 times. He gained 725 yards and scored three touchdowns.
His best year was 1977. Bo ran the ball 201 times for 1,399 yards. He also scored 12 touchdowns. He led the Missouri Valley Conference in all these areas. In his final year, 1978, he rushed 168 times for 880 yards and three touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Playing for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions picked Bo Robinson in the 1979 NFL draft. He was the 67th player chosen overall. In his first year, 1979, he played in 14 games and started 12. He rushed for 302 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught 14 passes for 118 yards. In 1980, he played in 14 games again. He had three carries for two yards. The Lions released him in August 1981.
Time with the Atlanta Falcons
Bo Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons in September 1981. He played in 15 games during the 1981 season. He rushed for 24 yards. In 1982, he played in nine games. He rushed for 108 yards and caught seven passes. He scored two touchdowns receiving. He also played in one playoff game that season. In 1983, he played in 12 games and started nine. He rushed for nine yards and caught 12 passes for 100 yards. The Falcons waived him in August 1984.
Joining the New England Patriots
The New England Patriots picked up Bo Robinson in August 1984. He played in all 16 games for the Patriots that year. He started one game. He caught four passes for 32 yards and scored one touchdown. He was placed on injured reserve in September 1985. This meant he missed the entire 1985 season due to injury. He was placed on injured reserve again in August 1986. He was released by the Patriots in September 1986.
