Robert Earl Penchion (born August 11, 1949) is a former professional
American football
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player who played in five
National Football League
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(NFL) seasons from 1972 to 1976 for the
Buffalo Bills
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,
San Francisco 49ers
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and
Seattle Seahawks
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. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at Alcorn A&M, now named
Alcorn State University
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References
1949 births
Living people
People from Town Creek, Alabama
American football offensive linemen
Alcorn State Braves football players
Buffalo Bills players
San Francisco 49ers players
Seattle Seahawks players
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