Robert Richard Phelan (June 20, 1898 – August 1, 1973) was an American football player. A native of Charleston, Iowa, he played at the halfback and fullback positions for Knute Rockne's undefeated 1920 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team that included George Gipp and won the national championship.[1] He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Toledo Maroons in 1922 and for the Rock Island Independents in 1923 and 1924. He appeared in 21 NFL games, 16 as a starter.[2] After his playing career ended, he served as assistant coach of the Nevada Wolf Pack football team.[3]
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| Position: | Halfback, Fullback | ||||||
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| Born: | (1898-06-20)June 20, 1898 Charleston, Iowa | ||||||
| Died: | August 1, 1973(1973-08-01) (aged 75) Fort Madison, Iowa | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Fort Madison (IA) | ||||||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||||||
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1920 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football—national champions | |
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