Bob Gonya

Robert James Gonya was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League. He played for two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1933 [NFL season|1933]–1934. He played college football at Northwestern [Wildcats football|Northwestern].

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

In 1934, Gonya caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Dan Barnhardt against the Pittsburgh [Pirates (NFL)|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. Herremans caught another touchdown pass in 2010.