Today in Wheeling History: August 25—Bob Carroll, acclaimed sports historian and founder of the Professional Football Researchers Association, and a native of Wheeling, dies in McKeesport, Pennsylvania (2009).
Robert Nuehardt Carroll Jr. was born on July 10, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Carroll became an influential sportswriter and historian, best known for his contributions to American football research. He founded the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) and served as its executive director, editing the group's newsletter, "The Coffin Corner," until his death. Carroll co-authored several notable books, including "The Hidden Game of Football" with John Thorn and Pete Palmer, and "Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League." His other works include "Pro Football: When the Grass Was Real" and "Baseball Between the Lies." In addition to his writing career, Carroll was an art and English teacher at McKeesport High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was known for his dedication to preserving the history of American football and his contributions to sports literature. Carroll passed away on August 25, 2009, at the age of 73, in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
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Robert Nuehardt Carroll Jr. was born on July 10, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Carroll became an influential sportswriter and historian, best known for his contributions to American football research. He founded the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) and served as its executive director, editing the group's newsletter, "The Coffin Corner," until his death. Carroll co-authored several notable books, including "The Hidden Game of Football" with John Thorn and Pete Palmer, and "Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League." His other works include "Pro Football: When the Grass Was Real" and "Baseball Between the Lies." In addition to his writing career, Carroll was an art and English teacher at McKeesport High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was known for his dedication to preserving the history of American football and his contributions to sports literature. Carroll passed away on August 25, 2009, at the age of 73, in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/5n7u4zza), Wikiwand (https://tinyurl.com/4pvnpme8), Legacy (https://tinyurl.com/ms8f2575)
Photo credits: Pro Football Journal, Legacy, eBay, Amazon, Internet Archive
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