Robert Joseph Duhon Jr. (born September 24, 1946) is a former professional
American football
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player who played
running back
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for four seasons for the
New York Giants
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. Duhon played
college football
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Unlike most ...
as
a left-handed quarterback,
and
college baseball
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at
Tulane University
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.
Where Are They Now — Bobby Duhon
/ref> Initially, seeing no opportunity for him to compete with star signing Fran Tarkenton
Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at ...
,safety
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References
1946 births
Living people
American football running backs
American football quarterbacks
New York Giants players
Tulane Green Wave football players
Tulane Green Wave baseball players
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