1974 Profiles: Bob Gladieux and Lee Bouggess

BOB GLADIEUX

Running Back
No. 35
Notre Dame

"A fiery competitor who is very popular with fans, Bob is a standout specialty team performer. He was the second highest scorer in Notre Dame's modern history."

-1973 Topps No. 193

"An eighth-round draft by New England, Gladieux played with the Patriots from 1969 through 1972, with a stop at Buffalo in 1970. He has a pro career rushing average of 3.7 and also returns kicks, averaging 14.6 in the pros. He rushed for a 4.7 average in 1971.
Gladieux had an outstanding career at Notre Dame. He was the second-highest scorer in their modern history and hit an all-time high for the Irish in 1968 with 15 touchdowns. He left school as the second-leading receiver in Notre Dame's history.
Bob starred in two postseason Bowl games. In his last college game, he out-rushed O.J. Simpson. He scored the only Notre Dame touchdown in the famous 10-10 tie with Michigan State.
Called 'Harpo,' Gladieux majored in economics. His birthplace is Louisville, Kentucky."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

LEE BOUGGESS

Running Back

No. 46

Louisville

"When Lee Bouggess was picked on the third round of the 1970 college draft, the most people could say was that he came from the same school as Johnny Unitas- Louisville. But the Eagles knew what they were doing as this powerful runner bowled over would-be tacklers on the way to gaining a respectable 401 yards for a weak team. And the 6-2, 210-pounder displayed fine hands, catching 50 passes to tie for fifth place in the NFC.

The strange part of his coming through was that Lee got to play offense only in his senior year of college; as a sophomore and junior he was an All-Conference defensive player. In his one year on offense for Louisville, he gained 1,064 yards, including 171 yards and two touchdowns in his final game.

The Eagles are counting on them to help lead them back into contention."

-Brenda Zanger, Pro Football 1971

"Rookie of the Year for the Eagles. Bouggess was among the top 20 in the NFC in rushing, gaining 401 yards on 159 carries for an average of 2.5 yards a crack. His longest gain was only 20 yards. 

Bouggess was the Eagles' leading pass catcher, flaring out from the backfield to catch short passes from Norm Snead. He caught 50 for an average gain of eight yards a catch, and his longest gain was 34 yards. He took two of them into the end zone for touchdowns.

He went to Louisville for two years where he played defense for two years before switching to running back in his senior season. He majored in biology. He was drafted third by the Eagles."

-John Devaney, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1971 Edition)

"Another fine rookie member of the Eagles' 1970 offensive unit, Lee was the club's second leading rusher last season with 401 yards. He also proved to the Eagles' leading pass receiver of 1970 as he chipped in with 50 catches and an 8.0 average. His longest gainer went for 34 yards and he had two touchdowns to his credit. 

Drafted third by Philadelphia for the 1970 campaign, he carried the ball 267 times for 1,064 yards during his senior year of college ball. Lee had six games in which he gained over one hundred yards. He was selected for the All-Missouri Valley Conference team as a defensive star in both his sophomore and junior years. He also participated in track. Lee played in the American Bowl at the conclusion of his college career.

He is a native of Louisville."

-1971 Topps No. 194