Bob Heydenfeldt

Bob Heydenfeldt (born September 17, 1933) is a former American and Canadian football player.

Bob Heydenfeldt
Born: (1933-09-17) September 17, 1933
Canoga Park, California
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)HB/P
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeUCLA
Career history
As player
1955Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
1954 FWAA & UPI National Champion
1955 Grey Cup Champion

Heydenfeldt played Tight end and Punter for coach Red Sanders at UCLA from 1952-1954. He was a member of the Bruins team that lost the 1954 Rose Bowl and was named that year's FWAA & UPI National Champions. He played professionally for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Interprovincial Football Union. Heydenfeldt returned to the U.S. after one season in Canada and joined the Air Force. He was stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base in Novato, California and played End for the base football team. He later opened a sporting goods store with former UCLA teammate Don Long.

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