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Robert Stanton Waterfield (July 26, 1920 – March 25, 1983) was an American football player and coach. A skilled player, he played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily as a quarterback, but also as a safety, kicker, punter and sometimes return specialist with the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams.
Bob Waterfield was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1954 to 1962, finishing his career as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. Over his six years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 31-41-4.
Bob Waterfield. Induction: 1984. Bio. One of the most charismatic quarterbacks in college and professional football history, Bob Waterfield is best remembered at UCLA for leading the Bruins to their first victory over USC and to their first Rose Bowl invitation in 1942.
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Bob Waterfield played 8 seasons for the Rams. He threw for 11,849 yards and 97 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls, and won 2 championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
WATERFIELD, ROBERT "BOB" (26 July 1920-25 Mar. 1983), FOOTBALL player with the Cleveland and Los Angeles Rams (see CLEVELAND RAMS ), in his rookie season led the Cleveland Rams to the 1945 Natl. Football League championship and was unanimously elected the league's Most Valuable Player.
Waterfield was the league's passing leader twice during his career, and led the league a number of times in kicking extra points and field goals. He also ranked among the best in punting. In 1951 he appeared in his first movie, Jungle Manhunt, with Johnny Weissmuller.
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