Robert Stanley Mitchell (January 27, 1922 – July 17, 1997) was an American football player who played at the halfback, quarterback, and defensive back positions. He played college football for Stanford and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons.

Early years

Mitchell was born in 1922 in Turlock, California. He attended and played football at Turlock High School.

Bob Mitchell (American football)

Military and college football

He played college football for Stanford from 1940 to 1943. He also served in the United States Navy.

Bob Mitchell (American football)

Professional football

In April 1946, Mitchell signed to play professional football in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons. He played for the Dons from 1946 to 1948, appearing in 37 games.

Bob Mitchell (American football)

Later years

He died in 1997 at age 75.

References

1922 births

1997 deaths

Los Angeles Dons players

Stanford Cardinal football players

Sportspeople from Turlock, California

Players of American football from Stanislaus County, California

American football halfbacks

American football quarterbacks

United States Navy personnel of World War II