Games started: 2 Positions Tackle Games played: 11 Weight 94 kg | Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Role American football player Name Bob Gonya | |
Date of birth: (1910-06-15)June 15, 1910 Died 1999, Tempe, Arizona, United States College Northwestern Wildcats football | ||
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois Date of death: c. 1999 (aged 88–89) | ||
Robert James "Bob" Gonya (June 15, 1910 – c. 1999) was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League. He played for two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1933–1934. He played college football at Northwestern.
Philadelphia Eagles
In 1934, Gonya caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Dan Barnhardt against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonya was the only offensive lineman in Philadelphia Eagles history to catch a touchdown pass until 74 years later when Todd Herremans caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb in 2008 against the Seattle Seahawks. Herremans caught another touchdown pass in 2010.
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