Bob Gonya
Robert James Gonya (June 15, 1910 – c. 1999) was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League. He played for two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1933–1934. He played college football at Northwestern.
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| Born: | June 15, 1910 Chicago, Illinois | ||||||
| Died: | c. 1999 (aged 88–89) | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Northwestern | ||||||
| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
In 1934, Gonya caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Dan Barnhardt against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonya was the only offensive lineman in Philadelphia Eagles history to catch a touchdown pass until 74 years later when Todd Herremans caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb in 2008 against the Seattle Seahawks.[1] Herremans caught another touchdown pass in 2010.[2]
References
- "Dominate Seahawks on the road". Reading Eagle. November 3, 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- Weinberg, David (December 13, 2010). "Jackson dooms Dallas with 210 yards in Eagles' 30-27 win". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
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