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Richard Edward Glover (born February 6, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).
Sep 15, 2021 · Rich Glover was a starter on Nebraska's 1970 and '71 National Championship team as a defensive tackle. He won the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award, AFCA-Kodak Player of...
Nebraska was national champion his first two years and ranked No. 4 nationally in Glover's senior year. Nebraska played in the Orange Bowl all three years and won every time, beating Louisiana State 17-12, Alabama 38-0, and Notre Dame 40-6.
One of the finest defensive players in Nebraska and college football history, Rich Glover anchored the Husker defense during the early 1970s, helping Nebraska capture back-to-back national titles in 1970 and 1971 under Coach Bob Devaney.
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- February 6, 1950
Rich Glover was the dominant play-wrecker of his time. His coach, Bob Devaney, called him "the greatest defensive player I ever saw." He came from Jersey City, NJ, stood 6-1 in height, weighed 234 pounds, and played middle guard. He played 1970-72. Nebraska was national champion his first two years and ranked No. 4 nationally in Glover's senior ...
Rich Glover. School: Nebraska. Position: DL. Heisman Voting : 3rd in 1972. Draft: 3rd round, 69th overall of the 1973 NFL draft by the New York Giants.
