Place of birth: Zanesville, Ohio Role American football player Name Bob Gaiters | Games played: 31 College: New Mexico State Positions Halfback | |
Date of birth: (1938-02-26) February 26, 1938 (age 77) NFL draft: 1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17 AFL draft: 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 Education New Mexico State University | ||
Robert James Gaiters (born February 26, 1938) is an American former National Football League player.
Gaiters attended Santa Ana Junior College, and transferred to New Mexico State University in 1959. He was a star player on its Aggies football team. A fast tailback weighing over two hundred pounds, Gaiters helped lead the Aggies during their undefeated season in 1960, and claimed the collegiate national championships in rushing and scoring.
He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 1961 American Football League Draft and by the New York Giants in the 1961 NFL Draft. He played two seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He finished his career in 1963 with the Broncos of the AFL.
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