Bob Ptacek facts for kids
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Ptacek in 1958 against Illinois
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| Born: | April 23, 1937 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | QB/DB/LB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Michigan |
| NFL draft | 1959 / Round: 8 / Pick: 87 |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Browns |
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| 1959 | Cleveland Browns |
| 1960–1965 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1964 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1961, 1964 |
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Robert J. Ptacek, Jr. was born on April 23, 1937. He was a professional football player in both American and Canadian leagues. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1956 to 1958.
After college, he played for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL) in 1959. From 1960 to 1965, he played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was recognized as a CFL All-Star in 1964.
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Early Life and High School
Bob Ptacek was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1937. He grew up in Cleveland and went to Holy Name High School.
College Football Career
Ptacek started playing college football at the University of Michigan in 1955. He played for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1956 to 1958. His coach was Bennie Oosterbaan.
Playing for the Wolverines
In 1956, as a sophomore, Ptacek played as a halfback. He completed 15 passes for 245 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also ran for 208 yards and caught seven passes.
In 1957, during his junior year, he gained 186 rushing yards. He also caught eight passes for 88 yards.
Senior Year Highlights
In 1958, Ptacek became the starting quarterback for the 1958 Michigan Wolverines football team. He played on both offense and defense, staying on the field for most of the game. People called him an "iron man" because he played so much.
He was chosen as the Most Valuable Player for his team in 1958. He completed 65 passes for 760 yards and three touchdowns. In a game against Ohio State, he set a Big Ten Conference record by completing 24 passes.
All-Star Games
After his senior season, Ptacek was invited to play in two special college all-star games. He played in the Hula Bowl in January 1959. There, he completed 12 passes for 136 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also ran for 152 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown run.
He was also named the Most Valuable Player in the College All-Star Game in August 1959. In that game, he completed five passes against the NFL champion Baltimore Colts.
Professional Football Career
Ptacek began his professional career in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the eighth round of the 1959 NFL draft. He played in 12 games for the Browns in 1959.
Moving to Canada
In 1960, the Cleveland Browns traded Ptacek to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Roughriders from 1960 to 1965.
His best season was in 1962. He completed 125 passes for 2,317 yards and 15 touchdowns. During his six years in the CFL, he scored four rushing touchdowns. He also scored two touchdowns from intercepting passes.
Awards and Records
Ptacek was named to the All-Canadian team as a defensive back in 1964. He was also an All-Western Conference player as a linebacker in 1961 and as a defensive back in 1964.
In 2001, he was honored by being inducted into the Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour. He also holds a CFL record for the most fumble returns in a playoff season, with three in 1963.
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Ptacek in 1958 against Illinois
