Bob Vaughn
{{Short description|American football player and actor (born 1945)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Bob Vaughn
| number = 61
| position = Offensive guard
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1945|6|8}}
| birth_place = Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| weight_lbs = 240
| height_in = 4
| high_school = East
(Memphis, Tennessee)
| college = Ole Miss (1963–1967)
| draftyear = 1968
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 75
| teams =
- Denver Broncos ({{nfly|1968|1969}})
| pfr = VaugBo20
| statleague = AFL
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 1
}}
Robert Curtis Vaughn (born June 8, 1945) is an American former professional football offensive guard who played one game in the American Football League (AFL) for the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Ole Miss and was selected in the third round (75th overall) of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.
Early life and education
Vaughn was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 8, 1945.{{cite web |title=Bob Vaughn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VaugBo20.htm |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=29 May 2023}} He attended East High School in Memphis and was a two-sport star, being both a highly regarded football prospect and a top track athlete, specializing in hurdling.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125481707/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=December 11, 1962|page=25|title=All-State East Tackle Signs Ole Miss Grid Grant-In-Aid}} {{Open access}} Coached by Bobby Brooks, Vaughn was a starter for the East team that tied for the division title in 1962, being named All-Memphis and All-State.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-memphis-press-scimitar/125593790/|newspaper=The Memphis Press-Scimitar|via=Newspapers.com|date=December 11, 1962|page=16|title=Vaughan of East to Ole Miss}} {{Open access}} Being "one of the most sought-after players in West Tennessee," he committed to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels over offers from 20 other teams.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel/125593865/|newspaper=The Knoxville News-Sentinel|via=Newspapers.com|date=December 11, 1962|page=18|title=Vols Sign 5 More; Rebels Raid Memphis}} {{Open access}}
Vaughn spent his first year at Ole Miss, 1963, on the freshman team.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125594016/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=October 19, 1963|page=21|author=Cavagnaro, Charles|title=A Fine Crop Of Footballers From Memphis Make Marks On Freshman Teams}} {{Open access}} He was not a member of the varsity team in 1964.{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerv/vaug00150.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=Bob Vaughan Stats|access-date=May 30, 2023|archive-date=October 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027204708/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerv/vaug00150.html|url-status=dead}} Vaughn lettered in 1965 and became the team's starting right tackle on defense, after having been switched from offense.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-journal/125594413/|newspaper=Enterprise-Journal|via=Newspapers.com|date=September 10, 1965|page=9|title=Ole Miss Star Has New Role}} {{Open access}} He also was put on the kickoff teams for his speed, while also being able to play tackle on offense and at wide receiver or tight end.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125594489/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=December 15, 1965|page=36|title=Third-Place Finish In SEC Is Forged Behind Barricade}} {{Open access}} He appeared in every game during the 1965 season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125594702/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=February 19, 1966|page=20|author=Cavagnaro, Charles|title=Vaughan's New Assignment: He's Vaught's Choice As Hindman's Replacement}} {{Open access}}
Vaughn was initially named the team's starting offensive guard in 1966, replacing Stan Hindman who graduated. He ended up being the top reserve lineman, and also was used at tackle in addition to guard.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125594963/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=September 16, 1966|page=26|title='Everybody Looks Forward To...Memphis State'|author=Cavagnaro, Charles}} {{Open access}} As a senior in 1967, Vaughn was named a captain and served as the starting weakside offensive tackle for the Rebels.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-memphis-press-scimitar/125595135/|newspaper=The Memphis Press-Scimitar|via=Newspapers.com|date=September 22, 1967|page=17|title=Rebs Choose Vaughn As Co-Captain}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger/125595244/|newspaper=Clarion-Ledger|via=Newspapers.com|date=September 14, 1967|page=36|title=Rebel Menu Rugged Foe}} {{Open access}} He graduated in 1968. In his three seasons on the varsity, Ole Miss made a bowl game every year.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125595341/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=July 11, 1982|page=38|title=OBA's Vaughan Stresses Academics|author=Rea, Larry}} {{Open access}}
Professional career
Vaughn was selected in the third round (75th overall) of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft by the American Football League (AFL)'s Denver Broncos.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125595568/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=February 6, 1968|page=18|title=Memphians Heard Loud Call In Recent Pro Football Draft|author=Gillespie, Charles}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |date=January 31, 1968 |title=Broncos pick unknown lineman |page=31 |newspaper=Colorado Springs Gazette |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/colorado/colorado-springs/colorado-springs-gazette/1968/01-31/page-31/ |access-date=May 29, 2023|via=NewspaperArchive|url-access=subscription}} He signed his rookie contract on June 12.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal/125595639/|newspaper=Longview News-Journal|via=Newspapers.com|agency=United Press International|title=Broncos Sign 3rd Choice Vaughn}} {{Open access}} He made the team as a reserve guard but only appeared in one game as a backup before being placed on injured reserve, later being waived off the list with Dave Washington on November 12.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel/125595780/|newspaper=The Knoxville News-Sentinel|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 23, 1968|page=18|title=Pro Football Chart|author=Olderman, Murray}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |date=November 13, 1968 |title=Broncos place two on waivers |page=14 |newspaper=Somerset Daily American |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/pennsylvania/somerset/somerset-daily-american/1968/11-13/page-14/ |access-date=May 29, 2023|agency=Associated Press|url-access=subscription|via=NewspaperArchive}} Vaughn attempted a comeback in 1969 but was waived before the regular season began.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune/125596063/|newspaper=Greeley Daily Tribune|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 15, 1969|page=18|title=Broncos Place Bob Vaughan On Waivers|agency=Associated Press}} {{Open access}}
Later life
After being waived by the Broncos in 1969, Vaughn was hired as a baseball coach and assistant football coach at Sheffield High School.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/125596280/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 28, 1969|page=59|title=MIAA Announces Coaching Moves}} {{Open access}} He later served as headmaster at Wonder Elementary School, Hamilton Junior High School, Rutledge Academy and Oakhaven Baptist Academy.
AFL career statistics
References
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External links
{{Footballstats|pfr=VaugBo20}}
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Category:Players of American football from Memphis, Tennessee
Category:Denver Broncos players
Category:Ole Miss Rebels football players
Category:American football offensive guards