Bob Lurtsema

Full Name: Robert Ross Lurtsema	Primary Position: DE/DT
Height/Weight: 6' 6"/250	College: Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan Technological University
Birthdate: March 29, 1942	High School: Ottawa Hills (MI)
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pro Experience: 11 years

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Bob Lurtsema (Robert Ross Lurtsema) was born on March 29, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After going to high school at Ottawa Hills (MI), Lurtsema attended Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan Technological University and Western Michigan University. Lurtsema made his professional debut in the NFL in 1967 with the New York Giants. He played for the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks over the course of his 11 year career.

Most people believe that 1968 was Bob Lurtsema's best year.

year	team	league	games	INT	YDS	LNG
1967	NYG	NFL	14	0	0	0
1968	NYG	NFL	14	1	39	39
1969	NYG	NFL	13	0	0	0
1970	NYG	NFL	14	0	0	0
1971	NYG	NFL	7	0	0	0
1972	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0
1973	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0
1974	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0
1975	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0
1976	SEA	NFL	13	0	0	0
1977	SEA	NFL	14	0	0	0
11 year NFL career			146	1	39	0

year	team	league	games	RET	YDS	AVG	LNG
1967	NYG	NFL	14	1	7	7	7
1968	NYG	NFL	14	1	11	11	11
1969	NYG	NFL	13	0	0	0	0
1970	NYG	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
1971	NYG	NFL	7	0	0	0	0
1972	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
1973	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
1974	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
1975	MIN	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
1976	SEA	NFL	13	0	0	0	0
1977	SEA	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
11 year NFL career			146	2	18	9	0

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