Bob Lee Legacy: QB, Coach, Pioneer | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A football legend has passed away at 81—Bob Lee, the NFL champion quarterback who rose from 17th-round draft pick to league leader in yards per completion. His journey took him through the Vikings, Falcons, and Rams, with a standout 1973 season and a championship as a rookie. Beyond the field, he transformed Pacific University’s athletics, later serving as AD and becoming one of its first Hall of Fame inductees. His legacy lives on through his family and the lasting impact he made on the game and his alma mater. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…