Bobby Watkins

Robert Archibald Watkins Jr.
Born: March 30, 1932
New Bedford, MA USA
Position: HB
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 198
College: Ohio St.
High School: New Bedford (MA)
Career: 1955-1958
Drafted: 1955 in Round 2, #23 overall by the Chicago Bears

Bobby Watkins played from 1955 to 1958 during his career with the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cardinals. Watkins ran for 1,058 yards in his career on 238 attempts, scoring 11 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 234 yards and 3 receiving touchdowns..


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Rushing:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1955NFL Chicago Bears1105535.033 8
1956NFL Chicago Bears682764.125 2
1957NFL Chicago Bears572123.719 1
1958NFL Chicago Cardinals3175.70
Totals23810584.433 11

Receiving:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1955NFL Chicago Bears67913.234 0
1956NFL Chicago Bears231.51
1957NFL Chicago Bears39030.074 1
1958NFL Chicago Cardinals46215.548 1
Totals1523415.674 3

Kick Returns:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1955NFL Chicago Bears514529.064 0
1958NFL Chicago Cardinals12424.024 0
Totals616928.264 0

Defense and Fumbles:

Year Team Tackle Brup Fum F Rec FYds FTD FF
1955NFL Chicago Bears5000
1956NFL Chicago Bears1000
1957NFL Chicago Bears2000
Totals0080000

Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Year Team Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
1955NFL Chicago Bears80000048
1956NFL Chicago Bears2100018
1957NFL Chicago Bears1100012
1958NFL Chicago Cardinals0100006
Totals1130000000000084


Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1955NFLChicago Bears120
1956NFLChicago Bears90
1957NFLChicago Bears120
1958NFLChicago Cardinals50


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