Bobby Bryant

Bobby Bryant (born January 24, 1944) is a former cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings during the days of the Purple People Eaters (1968–1980).

For other people named Bobby Bryant, see Bobby Bryant (disambiguation).
Bobby Bryant
No. 20
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1944-01-24) January 24, 1944
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
College:South Carolina
NFL Draft:1967 / Round: 7 / Pick: 167
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:51
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Bryant is second on the Vikings all-time list with 51 career interceptions, and recorded the longest interception return in team history (at that time) with a 63-yard pick six against the Dallas Cowboys in 1973.[1] (Paul Krause leads with 53). He was named to the 1975 and 1976 NFC Pro Bowl squads. He is one of 11 Vikings to have played in all four of their Super Bowls in the 1970s. He also played on special teams returning kicks and punts and was known for blowing kisses to the crowd. In the 1976 NFC Championship game, Bobby Bryant returned a blocked FG attempt by the Los Angeles Rams' Tom Dempsey for a TD and had 2 interceptions in the game.

References
  1. "Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record | Longest interception returns by team". Pro Football Hall of Fame. November 24, 2008. Retrieved June 2, 2014.


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