Bob Schnelker

Receptions:	211
Receiving yards:	3,667
Receiving touchdowns:	33

Bob Schnelker
No. 85, 88
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	October 17, 1928; Galion, Ohio, U.S.
Died:	December 12, 2016 (aged 88); Naples, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
College:	Bowling Green State
NFL draft:	1950 / Round: 29 / Pick: 337
Career history
As a player:
	Philadelphia Eagles (1953); New York Giants (1954–1960); Minnesota Vikings (1961); Pittsburgh Steelers (1961);
As a coach:
	Los Angeles Rams (1963–1965); Receivers coach; Green Bay Packers (1966–1971); Receivers coach; San Diego Chargers (1972–1973); Offensive coordinator; Miami Dolphins (1974); Receivers coach; Kansas City Chiefs (1975–1976); Receivers coach; Kansas City Chiefs (1977); Offensive coordinator; Detroit Lions (1978–1981); Offensive coordinator; Green Bay Packers (1982–1985); Offensive coordinator; Minnesota Vikings (1986–1990); Offensive coordinator;
Career highlights and awards
	2× Pro Bowl (1958, 1959); NFL champion (1956);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	211
Receiving yards:	3,667
Receiving touchdowns:	33
	Player stats at PFR
	Coaching stats at PFR

Robert Bernard Schnelker (October 17, 1928 – December 12, 2016) was an American football tight end and coach who played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly with the New York Giants. He later served as a coach for several NFL teams for over twenty seasons.

Playing career[edit]

Schnelker played college football at Bowling Green State University. He was named as an All-Ohio end twice while also playing on the track and field team. He was inducted into the program's athletic Hall of Fame as part of their first class in 1964.^[1]^[2]

He was drafted in the 29th round of the 1950 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He served in the Marines before being discharged a few years later, where the Philadelphia Eagles picked him up for their roster before he was traded to the New York Giants. Schnelker was a two-time Pro Bowler and a member of the 1956 NFL Champion Giants. As a member of the expansion team Minnesota Vikings in 1961, he caught the first touchdown pass in the first game played by the team from Fran Tarkenton.^[3] After retiring from football, he was an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. It was with the Vikings that led to a memorable moment from head coach Jerry Burns, who leapt to Schnelker's defense as a coordinator in a profanity-laced tirade after a 23-21 win (a game that saw Rich Karlis make seven field goals before a game-clinching safety happened in overtime) in the 1989 season had plenty of criticism heaped onto Schnelker from Minnesota fans.^[4]

Personal life[edit]

Schnelker died from complications of cancer on December 12, 2016, in Naples, Florida.^[5] He was survived by three grandchildren, a daughter, and a brother.^[6]

References[edit]

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[1] ttps://bgsufalcons.com/honors/hall-of-fame/robert-schnelker/159

[2] ttps://bgsufalcons.com/news/2016/12/19/general-bob-schnelker-member-of-inaugural-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-passes-away

[3] ttps://www.startribune.com/the-day-that-burnsie-went-bonkers-in-defense-of-bob-schnelker/406591486/

[4] ttps://www.startribune.com/the-day-that-burnsie-went-bonkers-in-defense-of-bob-schnelker/406591486/

[5] Patrick (PJ) Reusse [@1500ESPN_Reusse] (December 14, 2016). "Bob Schnelker has died at 88. Target of fans as OC for Burnsie; also Tarkenton's target for first TD in Vikings history" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[6] ttps://www.packers.com/news/former-packers-assistant-coach-bob-schnelker-dies-at-88-18276161

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