Former Rams, Vikings, Falcons Quarterback Bob Lee Dies
Summary
Bob Lee, a former NFL quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and Los Angeles Rams, died on August 17 at age 81. He played 12 seasons in the NFL, made multiple Super Bowls appearances, and later worked as an athletics director and a sports analyst.Key Facts
- Bob Lee played 12 seasons in the NFL, mostly as a quarterback.
- He played for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and Los Angeles Rams.
- Lee appeared in 77 regular-season games and passed for over 5,000 yards.
- He was picked in the 17th round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Vikings.
- In 1973, he led the Falcons to seven straight wins and was their most valuable player.
- Lee was part of the Vikings team that lost Super Bowl IV, though he didn’t play in the game.
- After retiring, he served as athletics director at the University of the Pacific and worked in real estate and sports TV analysis.
- He is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren.
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