Bob McCaffrey

American football player (born 1952)
Bob McCaffrey
Born: (1952-04-16) April 16, 1952 (age 71)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)C
CollegeSouthern California
NFL draft1975, Round: 16 / Pick 400
Career history
As player
1975Green Bay Packers
Career highlights and awards

Robert Alan McCaffrey (born April 16, 1952) is a former National Football League (NFL) center who had a notable career while a student athlete on the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans football team.

After playing football at Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, California, McCaffrey played football at the University of Southern California where he lettered three seasons, 1972–74. The Trojans won national championships and played in the Rose Bowl in 1972 and 1974. He was honored as USC's Lineman of the Year in 1974 and junior varsity MVP in 1971. He played in the 1975 Chicago Charities College All-Star Game where a team of star college seniors played the Super Bowl IX champion Pittsburgh Steelers, losing 21–14.[1] He graduated from USC in 1975.[2]

Professional career

McCaffrey was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1975 NFL Draft[3] and played one season before retiring.

Personal

The son of McCaffrey and wife Karen, Brent McCaffrey, played football for USC as a left tackle, lettering for three seasons (1998–2000).[1]

After football

McCaffrey joined his father-in-law, John Bonadelle, and became real estate developer in Fresno, California. He now heads The McCaffrey Group and is on the board of directors of the Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties, having previously served as chairman of the board.[2][dead link]

References

  1. ^ a b Player Bio: Brent McCaffrey Archived 2016-03-07 at the Wayback Machine, USC Trojans Athletic Department, Accessed October 21, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Class Notes Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine, Trojan Family Magazine, Winter 2004, Accessed October 21, 2008.
  3. ^ Bob McCaffrey, Pro-Football-Reference.com

External links

  • The McCaffrey Group, McCaffrey's company website
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1972 USC Trojans football—consensus national champions
  • Head coach: John McKay
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1974 USC Trojans football—UPI national champions
  • Head coach: John McKay
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Green Bay Packers 1975 NFL draft selections


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