Bobby Gage

Bobby Gage
Gage on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 77
Position:Halfback
Quarterback
Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1927-01-15)January 15, 1927
Chester, South Carolina, U.S.
Died:April 19, 2005(2005-04-19) (aged 78)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Boys High School (Anderson, South Carolina)
College:Clemson
NFL draft:1949: 1st round, 6th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-American (1948)
  • First-team All-SoCon (1948)
  • 1949 Gator Bowl MVP
  • Clemson Hall of Fame (1976)
  • South Carolina Hall of Fame (1978)
  • Gator Bowl Hall of Fame (1990)
  • Longest run from scrimmage in Pittsburgh Steelers history (97 yards)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:334
Rushing average:3.9
Receptions:7
Receiving yards:135
Passing yards:623
TD-INT:3-9
Passer rating:34.4
Defensive interceptions:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Gage II (January 15, 1927 April 19, 2005) was an American professional football player who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.