Bob Torrey

Bob Torrey (July 12, 1878 – January 11, 1941) was an American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971. In 1905, Torrey helped the University of Pennsylvania claim an undefeated record, winning 12 and tying 1 game against Lafayette College, 6-6. When the Quakers went 12-0-0 in 1904, only Swarthmore College had been able to score against them. Torrey was considered one of the best linemen in 1905 and later won All-American honors. During an October 7, 1905 game between Swarthmore College and Penn, played at Franklin Field, Swarthmore's Tiny Maxwell had his nose broken, his eyes swollen, and nearly shut, and his face dripped with blood. Maxwell reportedly continue to play until near the end of the game,...