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Robert Stanton Waterfield (July 26, 1920 – March 25, 1983) was an American football player and coach. A skilled player, he played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily as a quarterback, but also as a safety, kicker, punter and sometimes return specialist with the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams.
In eight seasons he totaled 573 points on 13 touchdowns, 315 PATs and 60 field goals. For the next seven seasons, the Rams were pro football's most feared offensive team and Waterfield was the brilliant field general and precision passer who put points on the scoreboard.
WATERFIELD, ROBERT "BOB" (26 July 1920-25 Mar. 1983), FOOTBALL player with the Cleveland and Los Angeles Rams (see CLEVELAND RAMS), in his rookie season led the Cleveland Rams to the 1945 Natl. Football League championship and was unanimously elected the league's Most Valuable Player.
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- July 26, 1920
Bob Waterfield. Robert Stanton Waterfield Born: July 26, 1920 in Elmira, NY. Died: March 25, 1983 in Burbank, CA. College: UCLA. High School: Van Nuys Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1965 As Player: 8 Yrs More bio, uniform, draft info
One of the most charismatic quarterbacks in college and professional football history, Bob Waterfield is best remembered at UCLA for leading the Bruins to their first victory over USC and to their first Rose Bowl invitation in 1942.
There is only one rookie QB in NFL history to win both the league MVP and championship in his rookie season: Bob Waterfield of the 1945 Cleveland Rams. On the 40th anniversary of Waterfield's passing, we honor his career.
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