Robert Reitsch
Reitsch, c. 1927 | |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 11, 1906 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died: | September 4, 1998 (aged 92) |
| Career history | |
| College | Illinois (1926–1927) |
| High school | Rockford |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Reitsch (January 11, 1906 – September 4, 1998) was an American college football player. A prominent center, he was the captain of the national champion 1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football team, chosen first-team All-American by some selectors. Reitsch was a native of Rockford.
He was later secretary of the alumni association.