By Darin Discover the powerful story of Bob McKay, the consensus All-American tackle whose dominant blocking helped the Texas Longhorns win the 1969 National Championship. Learn how this College Football Hall of Famer transitioned his elite college performance into a successful nine-season career in the NFL.
Football Bio
December 27, 1947 – Seminole, Texas – The tackle from the University of Texas, Bob McKay, was born. The NFF says that the Longhorns, with the help of McKay, won the 1969 National Championship, with Bob becoming a consensus All-American for his great blocking. During his college career, Texas averaged 363 rushing yards per game, the most in the FBS during that span. The National Football Foundation selected Bob McKay to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017. After graduation, Bob McKay was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1970 NFL Draft, 21st overall, and spent nine seasons as a pro with the Browns and the New England Patriots.
Conclusion
From the dusty plains of Seminole, Texas, to the hallowed halls of the College Football Hall of Fame, Bob McKay left an undeniable legacy of dominance on the gridiron. His powerful presence at tackle was instrumental to the Texas Longhorns’ national glory and their record-setting rushing attack, proving he was one of the most impactful linemen of his era before his successful transition to the professional ranks with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- 1969 National Champion (University of Texas Longhorns)
- 1969 Consensus All-American
- College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2017)
- Record-Setting Blocker (Anchored a Texas offense that averaged an FBS-high 363 rushing yards per game during his college career)
- 1970 NFL Draft Selection (1st Round, 21st overall by the Cleveland Browns)
- Professional Career: Nine seasons in the NFL (Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots)
