Schmitz was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the 1961 NFL Draft. Schmitz was also drafted in the 1960 American Football League Draft by the Oakland Raiders, but he chose the Steelers. He is most notable for playing linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961 to 1966. Schmitz played in a total of 51 NFL games. During his career he recorded three interceptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. Also, he recorded one safety from the linebacker spot. Perhaps his most memorable moment came at Pitt Stadium on November 10, 1963 where he recorded his only safety. Schmitz tackled Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns in the end zone for a safety that gave the Steelers a 9–7 victory. Schmitz was then named NFL Player of the Week for his winning score. After winning the honor Schmitz said, "Gee, that's probably the best thing that ever happened to me."[1] His last season in the NFL came in 1966; a season in which he split time between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings.
Scouting
After his playing career ended Schmitz took up scouting in the NFL. In 1971, he was hired by the NFL's BLESTO combine, a scouting service that was located in Pittsburgh. He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as an area scout in 1976 after being hired by Art Rooney, Jr. Schmitz worked for the Steelers until 1995. Schmitz then accepted a scouting job for the New York Jets in 1995 because he was offered more money by his former boss with the Steelers Dick Haley. Schmitz assisted the Jets with their drafts and college free agent signing periods. Throughout his career Schmitz specialty was grading defensive players. Schmitz retired as a scout on June 1, 2004 after a successful 33-year run.
Death
On June 8, 2004, Schmitz took a late-morning nap at his home in Glendale, Arizona and never woke up . His death was ruled an apparent heart attack. Bob Schmitz was 65 years old.
schmitz, robert, joseph, schmitz, september, 1938, june, 2004, american, football, linebacker, played, professionally, national, football, league, pittsburgh, steelers, schmitz, graduated, from, holstein, high, school, holstein, wisconsin, then, went, initiall. Robert Joseph Schmitz September 10 1938 June 8 2004 was an American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers Schmitz graduated from New Holstein High School in New Holstein Wisconsin He then went on to initially attend college at University of Wisconsin Madison then at Montana State University where he earned a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Bob SchmitzNo 67 54Position LinebackerPersonal informationBorn 1938 09 10 September 10 1938Marytown Wisconsin U S Died June 8 2004 2004 06 08 aged 65 Glendale Arizona U S Height 6 ft 1 in 1 85 m Weight 235 lb 107 kg Career informationHigh school New Holstein WI College Montana StateNFL Draft 1961 Round 14 Pick 187Career historyPittsburgh Steelers 1961 1966 Minnesota Vikings 1966 Career highlights and awardsPittsburgh Pro Football Hall of FameCareer NFL statisticsGames played 51Interceptions 3Touchdowns 1Player stats at NFL com Contents 1 Playing career 2 Scouting 3 Death 4 References 5 External linksPlaying career EditSchmitz was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the 1961 NFL Draft Schmitz was also drafted in the 1960 American Football League Draft by the Oakland Raiders but he chose the Steelers He is most notable for playing linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961 to 1966 Schmitz played in a total of 51 NFL games During his career he recorded three interceptions for 65 yards and a touchdown Also he recorded one safety from the linebacker spot Perhaps his most memorable moment came at Pitt Stadium on November 10 1963 where he recorded his only safety Schmitz tackled Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns in the end zone for a safety that gave the Steelers a 9 7 victory Schmitz was then named NFL Player of the Week for his winning score After winning the honor Schmitz said Gee that s probably the best thing that ever happened to me 1 His last season in the NFL came in 1966 a season in which he split time between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings Scouting EditAfter his playing career ended Schmitz took up scouting in the NFL In 1971 he was hired by the NFL s BLESTO combine a scouting service that was located in Pittsburgh He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as an area scout in 1976 after being hired by Art Rooney Jr Schmitz worked for the Steelers until 1995 Schmitz then accepted a scouting job for the New York Jets in 1995 because he was offered more money by his former boss with the Steelers Dick Haley Schmitz assisted the Jets with their drafts and college free agent signing periods Throughout his career Schmitz specialty was grading defensive players Schmitz retired as a scout on June 1 2004 after a successful 33 year run Death EditOn June 8 2004 Schmitz took a late morning nap at his home in Glendale Arizona and never woke up His death was ruled an apparent heart attack Bob Schmitz was 65 years old References Edit Pittsburgh Post GazetteExternal links EditObituary from NFL com Obituary from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bob Schmitz amp oldid 1127881462, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
