Bob Patton


Robert Thomas Patton is an American former professional football center who played for one season in the National Football League. He played high school football at West Side Central Catholic High School in Kingston, Pennsylvania and college football for the Fightin' Blue Hens football|Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens], he was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted [free agent] in 1976. He played in 12 games for the Bills in 1976. He retired after one season of playing.

College career

Patton played college football for the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. He earned United [Press International] All-East honors as an offensive guard in 1975. He also earned the Robert C. Peoples Outstanding Senior Lineman award as a senior.

Professional career

The Buffalo Bills signed Patton as an undrafted free agent on May 20, 1976. He played in 12 games for the Bills in 1976.