Eagles Sign Rookie Fullback, Daily Racing Form, 1951-06-01

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Eagles Sign Rookie Fullback PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 31 UP.— Georgia Techs Bobby North, hailed by his coach as "another Frank Ziegler," has signed to play with the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League next season, general manager Vince McNally anr nounced today. The 21-year-oid, 180-pound fullback was understudy to Ziegler at Georgia Tech in 1948, then took over the top spot in 1949 and 1950 when he gained 1,383 yards on 275 carries. 4


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