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Bo Roberson

American long jumper and American football wide receiver (1935-2001) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 65

Irvin "Bo" Roberson (Pronounced: ROE-ber-sun) was an American track and field athlete and professional football player. At Cornell University he excelled in basketball, football, and track and field.

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At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy he won the silver medal in the long jump, a centimeter short of the Olympic record 8.12 m gold medal jump by Ralph Boston.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2001 · aged 65