Bob Winkel
DE-DT
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 255 lbs |
| Age: | 53 |
| Years With Jets: | 1979-80 |
| College: | Kentucky |
PRO: "Bob was a good free agent pickup," Michaels said. "He got some playing time in at both tackles. He's quick and he has added bulk." ...played in last 15 games of 1979 primarily on special teams and occasionally in defensive line ...in certain situations was in defensive lineup with five other rookies at the same time ...originally drafted in seventh round by Minnesota last year ...Jets acquired him on waivers on Aug. 22...was released on Aug. 27 and re-signed as free agent the next day ... put on 10 solid pounds during offseason.
COLLEGE: Four-year starter ... played in Peach Bowl in 1976 ... sat out 1977 season with ankle injury but returned to starting TD in 1978.
PERSONAL: Single ... majored in industrial management ... hobby is restoring old sports cars ... was all-state at Oak Ridge High in hometown of Oak Ridge, TN ... birthplace: Paducah, KY.
From 1980 Jets yearbook.
