Conrad attended Clifton High School, where he was an All-state quarterback, while leading the team to back-to-back district championships in 1952 and 1953. As a senior, he scored 207 points and took Clifton to the state semi-finals where they lost to the eventual state champion Ranger High School.
He accepted a football scholarship from Texas A&M University to play under head coach Bear Bryant. He was a two-way player at halfback and end, although he also played quarterback and fullback. He never was a full-time starter and was a member of the school's 1956 SWC Championship team.
Conrad participated in the 1958 Chicago College All-Star Game and although he had never attempted a kick in college, he was able to make 4 field goals, 3 conversions, set the game scoring record with 15 points and also intercepted one pass in the 35-19 upset of the 1957 NFL Champion Detroit Lions.[1]
In 1976, he was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.[2]
In 1958 as a rookie, he was a starter at defensive back and had 4 interceptions and one fumble recovered. On special teams, he made 6 out of 17 field goals and returned 19 punts for 129 yards (6.8-yard average).
In 1959, he was moved to the backfield with college teammate John David Crow. He had 74 carries for 328 yards (including a 56-yard run), 14 receptions for 142 yards, 6 touchdowns, made 6 out of 9 field goals, 18 kickoff returns for 388 yards and 16 punt returns for 133 yards (8.3-yard average).
In 1961, he was moved to flanker pairing him with Sonny Randle, while registering 30 receptions for 499 yards and 2 touchdowns. In 1962, he collected 63 receptions (third in the league) for 954 yards (ninth in the league) and 4 touchdowns.
In 1963, he led the league with 73 receptions and received All-NFL honors. He also had 967 receiving yards (sixth in the league) and 10 touchdowns.
In 1964, he posted 61 receptions (fourth in the league) for 780 yards and 6 touchdowns, receiving Pro Bowl honors. In 1965, he had 58 receptions for 909 yards and 5 touchdowns.
On June 26, 1969, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth round draft choice (#127-Barry Pierson).
He left as the seventh All-time pass receiver in the NFL with 418 receptions and had a string of 148 consecutive games played. After believing he came within a game of breaking Don Hutson's NFL record for consecutive games with a reception, it was discovered that Don Hutson's record was counted erroneously. Conrad set the record for most consecutive games with a reception; 94 contests from 1961 to 1968.[4]
Dallas Cowboys
On September 20, 1969, the Dallas Cowboys put injured wide receiverBob Hayes on the "move list" and activated Conrad. He played in 8 games, recording 4 receptions for 74 yards.
References
^Johnson, Chuck (August 16, 1958). "Grid All-Stars slay inept Detroit Lions". Milwaukee Journal. p. 12.
^"Texas Sports Hall of Fame Inductee List". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
^"Grid Giants, Cards Trade Four Players". Retrieved February 11, 2018.
^Hudson, Maryann. "Receiver’s 94-Game Streak Was a Mere Slip of the Pen," Los Angeles Times, Tuesday, December 24, 1991. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
External links
Texas Sports Hall of Fame bio
February 10, 2023
bobby, conrad, born, november, 1935, clifton, texas, former, professional, american, football, wide, receiver, national, football, league, chicago, louis, cardinals, dallas, cowboys, played, college, football, texas, university, 40position, wide, receiverperso. Bobby Joe Conrad born November 17 1935 in Clifton Texas is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Chicago St Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys He played college football at Texas A amp M University Bobby Joe ConradNo 40Position Wide receiverPersonal informationBorn 1935 11 17 November 17 1935 age 87 Clifton TexasHeight 6 ft 2 in 1 88 m Weight 194 lb 88 kg Career informationHigh school Clifton TX College Texas A amp MNFL Draft 1958 Round 5 Pick 58Career historyNew York Giants 1958 Chicago St Louis Cardinals 1958 1968 Dallas Cowboys 1969 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awardsFirst team All Pro 1963 Pro Bowl 1964 NFL receptions leader 1963 Career NFL statisticsGames played 156Receptions 422Receiving Yards 5 902Touchdowns 38Player stats at NFL com PFR Contents 1 Early years 2 Professional career 2 1 New York Giants 2 2 Chicago St Louis Cardinals 2 3 Dallas Cowboys 3 References 4 External linksEarly years EditConrad attended Clifton High School where he was an All state quarterback while leading the team to back to back district championships in 1952 and 1953 As a senior he scored 207 points and took Clifton to the state semi finals where they lost to the eventual state champion Ranger High School He accepted a football scholarship from Texas A amp M University to play under head coach Bear Bryant He was a two way player at halfback and end although he also played quarterback and fullback He never was a full time starter and was a member of the school s 1956 SWC Championship team Conrad participated in the 1958 Chicago College All Star Game and although he had never attempted a kick in college he was able to make 4 field goals 3 conversions set the game scoring record with 15 points and also intercepted one pass in the 35 19 upset of the 1957 NFL Champion Detroit Lions 1 In 1976 he was inducted into the Texas A amp M Athletic Hall of Fame In 2002 he was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2 Professional career EditNew York Giants Edit Conrad was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round 58th overall of the 1958 NFL Draft On May 10 he was traded along with safety Dick Nolan to the Chicago Cardinals in exchange for End Pat Summerall and halfback Lindon Crow 3 Chicago St Louis Cardinals Edit In 1958 as a rookie he was a starter at defensive back and had 4 interceptions and one fumble recovered On special teams he made 6 out of 17 field goals and returned 19 punts for 129 yards 6 8 yard average In 1959 he was moved to the backfield with college teammate John David Crow He had 74 carries for 328 yards including a 56 yard run 14 receptions for 142 yards 6 touchdowns made 6 out of 9 field goals 18 kickoff returns for 388 yards and 16 punt returns for 133 yards 8 3 yard average In 1961 he was moved to flanker pairing him with Sonny Randle while registering 30 receptions for 499 yards and 2 touchdowns In 1962 he collected 63 receptions third in the league for 954 yards ninth in the league and 4 touchdowns In 1963 he led the league with 73 receptions and received All NFL honors He also had 967 receiving yards sixth in the league and 10 touchdowns In 1964 he posted 61 receptions fourth in the league for 780 yards and 6 touchdowns receiving Pro Bowl honors In 1965 he had 58 receptions for 909 yards and 5 touchdowns On June 26 1969 he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth round draft choice 127 Barry Pierson He left as the seventh All time pass receiver in the NFL with 418 receptions and had a string of 148 consecutive games played After believing he came within a game of breaking Don Hutson s NFL record for consecutive games with a reception it was discovered that Don Hutson s record was counted erroneously Conrad set the record for most consecutive games with a reception 94 contests from 1961 to 1968 4 Dallas Cowboys Edit On September 20 1969 the Dallas Cowboys put injured wide receiver Bob Hayes on the move list and activated Conrad He played in 8 games recording 4 receptions for 74 yards References Edit Johnson Chuck August 16 1958 Grid All Stars slay inept Detroit Lions Milwaukee Journal p 12 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Inductee List Retrieved February 3 2018 Grid Giants Cards Trade Four Players Retrieved February 11 2018 Hudson Maryann Receiver s 94 Game Streak Was a Mere Slip of the Pen Los Angeles Times Tuesday December 24 1991 Retrieved May 22 2022 External links EditTexas Sports Hall of Fame bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bobby Joe Conrad amp oldid 1099509839, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
