Bob Gain Tough Guy in the Trenches
June 21, 1929 - Akron, Ohio - Bob Gain was an Offensive Tackle/Guard that played for the University...
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"Bob Gain Tough Guy in the Trenches"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-20
June 21, 1929 - Akron, Ohio - Bob Gain was an Offensive Tackle/Guard that played for the University of Kentucky and was selected to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980. After graduation Mr. Gain played professionally for the Cleveland Browns and in the CFL with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
The Professional Football Researchers Association in 2010 selected him to their Hall of the Very Good.
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- DOB: June 21
- EVENTDAY: June 21
- FOOTBALL NAME: Bob Gain, Gain Bob
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Guard, Tackle
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Cleveland Browns, Kentucky Wildcats
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 70
- NFL JERSEY: Number 52, Number 74, Number 79
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame