Former Cowboys Quarterback, Notre Dame National Champion, Dies
Summary
Bob Belden, a backup quarterback for the Notre Dame 1966 national championship team and the Dallas Cowboys, died on May 5 at age 78. He played little in college and the NFL but was known for his strong passing arm and later worked in business after football.Key Facts
- Bob Belden was part of Notre Dame’s 1966 national championship team as a third-string quarterback.
- He was a backup to Joe Theismann at Notre Dame and Roger Staubach with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Belden was drafted in the 12th round (308th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Cowboys.
- He never played in a regular NFL game during his two seasons with Dallas.
- Notre Dame’s 1966 team went 9-0-1 and was ranked No. 1 for the last seven weeks.
- After football, Belden worked for 3M, traded options in Chicago, and later led his family’s brick company in Ohio.
- He retired as Chairman Emeritus of The Belden Brick Company in 2025.
- Belden is survived by his wife, four children, five siblings, and 11 grandchildren.
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