A Two-Way Star
February 21, 1921 - Youngstown, Ohio - The awesome former end of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Bob Dove experienced his arrival into this world.
-College Career
Bob Dove was a standout football player at the University of Notre Dame in the early 1940s. His exceptional skills on both offense and defense made him a crucial contributor to the Fighting Irish's success. Dove played end, excelling as both a receiver and a defensive stalwart. He was a consensus All-American in 1941 and 1942, earning national recognition for his outstanding play. In 1942, he received the prestigious Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy, awarded to the nation's best lineman.
-Road to the Pro Game
Dove's college career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the United States Marine Corps. After the war, he embarked on a professional football career, playing for the Chicago Rockets, Chicago Cardinals, and Detroit Lions. He was a member of the Detroit Lions teams that won back-to-back NFL championships in 1953 and 1954.
-Accolades, Awards and Career Stats
Following his playing career, Dove transitioned to coaching. He coached at both the collegiate and professional levels, including stints at the University of Detroit, the Detroit Lions, and the Buffalo Bills. He also served as the head coach at Hiram College and as an assistant coach at Youngstown State University for many years.
Career history
As player
-Chicago Rockets (1946–1947)
-Chicago Cardinals (1948–1953)
-Detroit Lions (1953–1954)
As coach
-Chicago Rockets (1946)
-Career highlights and awards
-Pro Bowl (1950)
-2× Consensus All-American (1941, 1942)
-Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards: 128
Interceptions: 1
Touchdowns: 2
-College Football Hall of Fame Induction
Bob Dove's contributions to football as a player and coach earned him numerous accolades.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greats.
Stats at Pro Football Reference
-College Career
Bob Dove was a standout football player at the University of Notre Dame in the early 1940s. His exceptional skills on both offense and defense made him a crucial contributor to the Fighting Irish's success. Dove played end, excelling as both a receiver and a defensive stalwart. He was a consensus All-American in 1941 and 1942, earning national recognition for his outstanding play. In 1942, he received the prestigious Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy, awarded to the nation's best lineman.
-Road to the Pro Game
Dove's college career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the United States Marine Corps. After the war, he embarked on a professional football career, playing for the Chicago Rockets, Chicago Cardinals, and Detroit Lions. He was a member of the Detroit Lions teams that won back-to-back NFL championships in 1953 and 1954.
-Accolades, Awards and Career Stats
Following his playing career, Dove transitioned to coaching. He coached at both the collegiate and professional levels, including stints at the University of Detroit, the Detroit Lions, and the Buffalo Bills. He also served as the head coach at Hiram College and as an assistant coach at Youngstown State University for many years.
Career history
As player
-Chicago Rockets (1946–1947)
-Chicago Cardinals (1948–1953)
-Detroit Lions (1953–1954)
As coach
-Chicago Rockets (1946)
-Career highlights and awards
-Pro Bowl (1950)
-2× Consensus All-American (1941, 1942)
-Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards: 128
Interceptions: 1
Touchdowns: 2
-College Football Hall of Fame Induction
Bob Dove's contributions to football as a player and coach earned him numerous accolades.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greats.
Stats at Pro Football Reference
