Clifford Ubert Roberts Jr.[1] (born 1933 or 1934) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman for one season for the Oakland Raiders.[2] He was born in Philadelphia and was a sergeant[3] in the United States Marine Corps, having served upon his graduation from high school.[4][5] He studied radio and television at the University of Illinois, where he also played college football.[6]
References
- ^ “The Illio”. Archive.org. [Urbana, Ill. : University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]. November 23, 1895. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ “Cliff Roberts Stats”. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ “Illini Strong At Tackle Spot, Rutgens, Roberts Top Men”. Daily Illini. September 17, 1960. p. 21.
- ^ Bell, Taylor (October 10, 1959). “Gigantic 265 Pound Roberts Rates As Biggest Illini Player”. Daily Illini. p. 11.
- ^ Lewis, Ed (October 8, 1960). “Roberts, Biggest Illini Gridder, To Oppose OSU’s Tyrer Today”. Daily Illini. p. 17.
- ^ “Students Present Kismet”. Daily Illini. May 5, 1961. p. 23.