Robert Cornelius Mitchell (June 6, 1935 – April 5, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and professionally for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins .

Apr 7, 2020 · When asked about his historic Super Bowl performance while playing for Washington’s NFL team, Doug Williams often refocuses the conversation on the first African American trailblazer in franchise history: Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell, who died Sunday at 84. Mitchell opened a door once shut to black players and executives, who are indebted to him.

Apr 26, 2023 · After a dismal 1–12–1 campaign, Washington traded for Cleveland Browns halfback Bobby Mitchell. Alongside three other Black players, Mitchell broke Washington’s color line in 1962.

Oct 6, 2012 · In 1962, three black players, including the flanker Bobby Mitchell, suited up for the Washington Redskins, making it the last professional football team to integrate.

Apr 6, 2020 · Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell, one of the first black players in the history of the Washington Redskins, died Sunday, the Hall of Fame announced. He was 84. Mitchell’s cause of...

In 1999, Mitchell was named to Sports Illustrated's Top 50 Greatest Sports Figures from Vermont for the 20th Century (1900-2000). He ranked 19th among the Top 50 Vermonters. He also is a member of the UVM Athletic Hall of Fame.

Jun 16, 2023 · Following his senior year, Mitchell was selected to the 1958 College All-Star Team, which played against the National Football League (NFL) champions, the Detroit Lions. The Stars beat the Lions 35-19 at Soldier’s Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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Sep 10, 2021 · LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (Washington Communications) - September 10, 2021 – During the Washington Football Team’s Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, presented by...

Aug 15, 2020 · Bobby Mitchell was a professional football player in the National Football League. In 1962, after three seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Mitchell became the first African American to play for the Washington Redskins, the last team in the league to integrate its roster.