Education
He played college football at the University of Minnesota and attended Central High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Bob Sweiger
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He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1942 NFL Draft. Sweiger played fullback for the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1939 to 1941. Sweiger was selected by the New York Giants with the 23rd pick in the 1942 NFL Draft.
He did not play for the Giants and instead enlisted in the United States Navy to serve in World World War World War II He played football for the Great Lakes Blue Jackets of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station while in the Navy.
He also played and coached football at the Farragut Naval Training Station. New York Yankees
Sweiger played in 41 games, starting 30, for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1948.
Chicago Hornets
Sweiger played in twelve games, all starts, for the Chicago Hornets during the 1949 season.
