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Oct 25, 2018 · Given name Tobin Cornelius Rote Jr. Died June 27, 2000, at age 72. TOBIN ROTE. Quarterback: 1950-56. Height: 6-2; Weight: 211. College: Rice, 1946-49. HONORS: Years selected to an all-pro first ...
Jun 27, 2000 · Born Tobin Cornelius Rote, Jr., he attended Harlandale High School (Texas) and played collegiate football at Rice University with whom he helped lead the Owls to a Southwest Conference title. Signed by the Packers during the 2nd round of the 1950 NFL Draft, he immediately assumed the role of Green Bay's starter quarterback.
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Jun 27, 2000 · Tobin Cornelius Rote (January 18, 1928 – June 27, 2000) was an American football player who played quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL).[1] Born in San Antonio, to William Pemberton Rote, Jr ...
Tobin Rote played 13 seasons for 4 teams, including the Packers and Chargers. He threw for 18,850 yards and 148 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls. He won 1 MVP award and 2 championships.
Apr 1, 2009 · Tobin Cornelius Rote was a remarkable champion. In college he led Rice University to the Southwest Conference Championship in 1949. His professional career began in Green Bay with the Packers in 1950.
Jan 1, 2012 · In the summer of 2000, over the course of thirteen days, three former Lion quarterbacks passed away. On June 27th , 72-year old Tobin Rote, the quarterback who led the Lions to their last world championship, died at a Saginaw hospital after suffering a heart attack nearly two weeks following back surgery. In 1957, the Lions platooned Rote and ...
