| Position | Wide receiver |
|---|---|
| Number | 41 |
| Birth date | October 27, 1948 |
| Birth place | Medford, Oregon, U.S. |
| Death date | June 30, 2021 (aged 72) |
| Death place | Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Draftyear | 1971 |
| Draftround | 7 |
| Draftpick | 172 |
| High school | North Eugene (OR) |
| College | Oregon |
| Teams | |
| Highlights |
|
| Statlabel 1 | Receptions |
| Statvalue 1 | 124 |
| Statlabel 2 | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue 2 | 1,877 |
| Statlabel 3 | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue 3 | 8 |
| Pfr | N/NewlBo00 |
Robert Vaughn Newland (October 27, 1948 – June 30, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL draft. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
Early life
Newland attended North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.[1] He went to college at the University of Oregon, where he was the most valuable player for the Ducks in 1970.[2]
Death
Newland died on June 30, 2021, aged 72.[2]
References
- ^ "Bob Newland". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Thorburn, Ryan (1 July 2021). "Former Oregon Ducks, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bob Newland dies at 72". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 1 July 2021.