The Great Bobby Mitchell leaves defenders flailing on the ground as he hurdles over them. We think this picture is from 1961 against the Redskins and #62 may be former Ram lineman Duane Putnam.
Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland Browns Hurdles Redskin Defenders
Browns great in the early 1960s carries against the Washington Redskins - we think #41 is Redskins defensive back Jim Steffen.
Bobby Mitchell 1960s Browns, Carries Against Washington
Left the NFL in 1968 as the Washington franchise All Time Leading receiver with 393 catches and 6492 receiving yards. Today almost 35 years later those numbers still rank #8 and #5 in the Commanders record books.
Bobby Mitchell, Wide Receiver NFL
Newly acquired from the Browns Bobby Mitchell quickly earned his spot on the Redskins roster in 1962. Here he out distances Rosey Grier (#76), Sam Huff (#70), Dan Modzelewski (#77) and the rest of the Giants defense.
Bobby Mitchell Outruns the Giants Defense
Redskins great Bobby Mitchell uses some fancy footwork in an effort to escape the clutches of Rams defender Alvin Hall (#46) while Hall narrowly eludes getting blocked by Redskins lineman Fran O'Brien. Mitchell joined the Redskins in 1962 where the Skins moved him to receiver. Mitchell led the NFL in both Receptions (72) and Receiving Yards (1384). He also had 11 touchdown catches.
Bobby Mitchell of the 1962 Washington Redskins
Making a touchdown catch over Cardinals great Jerry Stovall. In all he scored 91 TDs in his 11-year career, 53 of those as a Redskin.
Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Bobby Mitchell
Old School NFL - 1961! Browns halfback Bobby Mithcell takes off after taking in a pass against Pittsburgh. Steelers defender Dicky Moegle moves in after hurdling Browns blocker Dick Schafrath (#77). 1961 would be Mitchell's last season with Cleveland as he joined Washington in 1962.
Bobby Mitchell Catches a Pass from Milt Plum | Cleveland Browns
Bobby Mitchell's Cleveland Browns Rookie Card, Topps #140.
A 7th Round pick from Illinois he rushed for 500 yards in 1958 and scored a total of 6 touchdowns.
Bobby Mitchell's Cleveland Browns Rookie Card, Topps #140
Traded to the Washington Redskins in 1962 he spent 7 seasons with Washington where was used primarily as in the Flanker position catching 393 passes for 6492 yards and 49 touchdowns. He retired after the 1968 NFL season.
Bobby Mitchell
Traded to the Washington Redskins in 1962 he spent 7 seasons with Washington where was used primarily as in the Flanker position catching 393 passes for 6492 yards and 49 touchdowns. He retired after the 1968 NFL season.
Bobby Mitchell
Traded to the Washington Redskins in 1962 he spent 7 seasons with Washington where was used primarily as in the Flanker position catching 393 passes for 6492 yards and 49 touchdowns. He retired after the 1968 NFL season.
Bobby Mitchell
First Black player to play for the Washington Redskins, he was a 7th round draft of the Cleveland Browns in 1958 out of Illinois. Known as a exciting and dynamic player, of his 91 career touchdowns, 34 came on plays of 40 or more yards. His first score of the 1963 season was a 99-yard touchdown catch from Redskin quarterback George Izo against his former team - the Browns.
Bobby Mitchell
Together with the Legendary Jim Brown (#32), Bobby Mitchell (#49) was part of one the NFL most productive backfields. In 4 seasons they combined for 7818 rushing yards, 64 rushing touchdowns, 233 catches, 2453 recieving yards and 21 receiving touchdowns.
Jim Brown and Bobby Mitchell
First Black player to play for the Washington Redskins, he was a 7th round draft of the Cleveland Browns in 1958 out of Illinois. Known as a exciting and dynamic player, of his 91 career touchdowns, 34 came on plays of 40urlencodedmlaplussign yards. His first score of the 1963 season was a 99-yard touchdown catch from Redskin quarterback George Izo against his former team - the Browns.
Bobby Mitchell
First Black player to play for the Washington Redskins, he was a 7th round draft of the Cleveland Browns in 1958 out of Illinois. Known as a exciting and dynamic player, of his 91 career touchdowns, 34 came on plays of 40urlencodedmlaplussign yards. His first score of the 1963 season was a 99-yard touchdown catch from Redskin quarterback George Izo against his former team - the Browns.
Bobby Mitchell
First Black player to play for the Washington Redskins, he was a 7th round draft of the Cleveland Browns in 1958 out of Illinois. Known as a exciting and dynamic player, of his 91 career touchdowns, 34 came on plays of 40+ yards. His first score of the 1963 season was a 99-yard touchdown catch from Redskin quarterback George Izo against his former team - the Browns.
Bobby Mitchell
