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Robert W. "Bob" Timberlake is a former All-American football player who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1962 to 1964 and for the New York Giants of the National Football League in 1965.
Timberlake was the starting quarterback for Michigan who led the Wolverines to the 1964 Big Ten Conference Championship and a 34?7 victory over Oregon State Beavers in the 1965 Rose Bowl game. Timberlake was selected as a first-team All-American in 1964, received the Chicago Tribune Silver Football trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten, and finished fourth in the 1964 Heisman Trophy voting. Over his three years at Michigan, Timberlake rushed for 315 yards and passed for 1,507 yards. He was responsible for 19 touchdowns, eleven rushing and eight passing. He also served as the team's punter and placekicker with six field goals, 36 extra points, and a total of 121 points scored.
After a brief career in professional football, Timberlake became an ordained Presbyterian minister. Even during his football career, Timberlake was outspoken about his Christian faith. He has also been active in Habitat for Humanity.
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October 18th, 1943 in Middletown (Age 81)
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