Place of birth South Gate, CA College Southern California Weight 235 lb (107 kg) | Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) Position(s) Tight End Name Bob Klein | |
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Date of birth (1947-07-27) July 27, 1947 (age 68) | ||
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Robert Owen "Bob" Klein is an American retired American football tight end.
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- L a rams jack youngblood bob klein on los angeles fan support of nfl football
- Los Angeles Rams
- San Diego Chargers
- Honors
- Personal life
- References
Klein played college football at the University of Southern California, where he was the starting tight end for the Trojans' 1967 national championship team. Following his senior season, he was drafted 21st overall in the 1969 NFL draft by his hometown Los Angeles Rams. At USC, Klein was part of the Gamma Tau chapter of Beta Theta Pi.
Los Angeles Rams
In his first two seasons with the Rams, Klein served as the backup tight end to veteran Billy Truax. While he appeared in all 14 games in his rookie season, he had only 2 pass receptions as he was primarily a blocker in the Rams' run oriented offense. However, he did catch a touchdown pass in the Rams 23-20 playoff loss in Minnesota to the Vikings. After the 1970 season, the Rams traded Truax to the Dallas Cowboys for wide receiver Lance Rentzel, and Klein took over the Rams' starting tight end position. Klein, an excellent blocker, also expanded his repertoire so that he averaged 21 receptions per season from 1971-76.
San Diego Chargers
After the 1976 season, Klein was traded to the San Diego Chargers. Playing in the Chargers' high powered passing attack led by hall of fame quarterback Dan Fouts, Klein caught 91 passes for 8 touchdowns from 1977-79. Klein was then replaced by future hall of fame tight end Kellen Winslow and retired after the 1979 season.
Honors
In a 1985 vote of the fans, Klein was named as the tight end on the Los Angeles Rams 40th Anniversary Team.
Personal life
Klein has three children and married. Is President and CEO Saint John's Health Center Foundation