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Bob St. Clair

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Football Player

The Resume

    (February 18, 1931-April 20, 2015)
    Born in San Francisco, California
    Offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers (1953-63)
    Five time Pro Bowl selection (1956,1958-61)
    #79 retired by the 49ers
    Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1990)
    Field at Kezar Stadium named after him (2001)

Why he might be annoying:

    He liked to eat raw meat.
    As a result, he was nicknamed 'the Geek' by his teammates.
    He broke his nose six times.
    His football career ended early due to injuries to both Achilles tendons.
    Commenting on changes in training, he noted, 'We never lifted weights. The only thing I lifted was beer.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served as mayor of Daly City (1958-61) and was a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors (1966-74).
    He was a member of a University of San Francisco football team that went undefeated and turned down a chance to play in the Orange Bowl when Bowl organizers made it clear their invitation did not extend to the two black members of the USF team (1951).
    Although officially an offensive tackle, because of his size he was often used on goal line defenses and special teams.
    He blocked ten field goals in a season (1956).
    He played a quarter with a broken shoulder and stayed in a game after losing five teeth while blocking a kick.
    Asked if players of his era could have competed in the modern NFL, he replied, 'I don’t think the question should be 'Could we play today?' The question is, 'Could these candy-asses have played with us?'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying