Wayne Robinson

NFL player


DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1930|1|14|mf=y
Birthplace= Minneapolis, Minnesota
DateofDeath=
Position=Linebacker
College=Minnesota
DraftedYear=1952
DraftedRound=8 / Pick 89
Stats=Y
PFR=RobiWa00
DatabaseFootball=ROBINWAY01
years=1952-1956
teams=Philadelphia Eagles
ProBowls=2

Wayne L. Robinson (born January 14, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1952 through 1956. At 6'2", 225-lb., Robinson was selected by the Eagles from the University of Minnesota in the 8th round of the 1952 NFL Draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1954 and 1955.

After his playing career, he coached in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the British Columbia Lions. He also coached at the University of Iowa, for the Houston Oilers, Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons before finally retiring in 1976.

He was recently named to the Philadelphia Eagles Top 75 players in franchise history celebrating the team's 75th anniversary. He ranked at number 44. "Hall of Famer Art Donovan said Robinson was every bit as ferocious as fellow "Suicide Seven" linebacker Chuck Bednarik. The two-time Pro Bowler was famous for his hits on unsuspecting receivers coming across the middle." [http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/anniversary/20070812_inq_sports_EREST.html]