Bob Laraba
Encyclopedia
Robert Edward "Bob" Laraba (May 30, 1933February 16, 1962) was an American collegiate and Professional Football
linebacker
and quarterback
who played college football at Texas-El Paso and professionally in the American Football League
. He played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers
(1960–1961). Laraba was killed in an automobile accident at the conclusion of his second season with the Chargers.
Professional football
In the United States and Canada, the term professional football includes the professional forms of American and Canadian gridiron football. In common usage, it refers to former and existing major football leagues in either country...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
and quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
who played college football at Texas-El Paso and professionally in the American Football League
American Football League
The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
. He played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers
History of the San Diego Chargers
This article details the history of the San Diego Chargers American Football Club.-The AFL era :The San Diego Chargers were established in 1959 with seven other American Football League teams: the Denver Broncos, Dallas Texans, Oakland Raiders, New York Titans, Houston Oilers, Buffalo Bills, and...
(1960–1961). Laraba was killed in an automobile accident at the conclusion of his second season with the Chargers.