American football player (1926–2002)
American football player
Robert Eugene McChesney (October 27, 1926 – December 19, 2002) was an American professional football offensive end who played three seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1950 NFL draft after playing college football at Hardin–Simmons University.
Early life and college
Robert Eugene McChesney was born on October 27, 1926, in Los Angeles, California.[1] He attended Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles.[1]
He lettered for the Hardin–Simmons Cowboys from 1946 to 1948.[1]
Professional career
McChesney was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round, with the 53rd overall pick, of the 1950 NFL draft.[2] He signed with the Eagles but was released later in 1950.[3]
McChesney then signed with the New York Giants and played in 12 games, starting four, for the team during the 1950 season, catching 19 passes for 380 yards and six touchdowns.[2] He also appeared in one playoff game that season, a start in which he caught a 19-yard pass.[2] He started all 12 games for the Giants in 1951, recording 14 receptions for 230 yards and two touchdowns.[2] He started all 12 games again in 1952, catching 21 passes for 430 yards and six touchdowns.[2] McChesney became a free agent after the 1952 season.[3]
Death
McChesney died on December 19, 2002, in Granada Hills, California.[1]
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