Bob Swift (born November 29, 1943) is a former all-star offensive lineman in the

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. The three-time All-Star played from 1964 to 1977 for three teams, mainly for the

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. Born in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Swift won the

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in his rookie season with the

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where he played fullback and rushed for 1,054 yards. He broke his leg during the Grey Cup game and never regained his form at a fullback, and was traded to the

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and eventually became an All-Star offensive lineman.

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1943 births Sportspeople from Shawinigan Players of Canadian football from Quebec BC Lions players Canadian football offensive linemen Players of American football from Quebec Clemson Tigers football players Toronto Argonauts players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Anglophone Quebec people Living people {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub