Robert Hoernschemeyer
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Hoernschemeyer on a 1952 Bowman football card
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| Date of birth | September 25, 1925 |
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| Place of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Date of death | June 18, 1980 |
| Place of death | Detroit, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | United States Naval Academy, Indiana University |
| NFL draft | 1947 / Round: 9/ Pick 94 |
| Career history | |
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| 1946-1947 | Chicago Rockets |
| 1947-1948 | Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) |
| 1949 | Chicago Hornets |
| 1950-1955 | Detroit Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
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Robert James "Bob" "Hunchy" Hoernschemeyer (September 25, 1925 – June 18, 1980) was an American football running back for the Chicago Rockets (1946–47), Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) (1947–1948), Chicago Hornets (1949), Detroit Lions (1950–1955). He attended United States Naval Academy and Indiana University.
Early life
Hoernschemeyer was the son of William A. J. Hoernschemeyer and Emma M. Byrnes (Delaney) Hoernschemeyer. He enrolled in Elder High School, setting many school records, becoming football team captain for the 1942 season and graduating in 1943.
Military
Hoernschemeyer entered the U.S. Naval Academy and played quarterback in the 1945 season.
Professional career
Following his short time in the military, Hoernschemeyer played for the Chicago Rockets/Hornets and Brooklyn Dodgers in the AAFC. When the AAFC folded in 1950, he was obtained by the NFL's Detroit Lions. Hoernschemeyer led the Lions in rushing for four consecutive seasons, 1950 through 1953. He was selected to two Pro Bowls in a six-year career with Lions.
