Former Rams, Vikings, Falcons Quarterback Bob Lee Dies
A 12-year NFL quarterback who enjoyed his best season with the Falcons and made multiple Super Bowls died at 81.
Bob Lee, a former NFL quarterback, passed away on August 17 in San Francisco at the age of 81. Lee made 30 starts over his 12-year NFL career and passed for 5,034 yards. He played for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams and was inducted into the University of the Pacific's Athletics Hall of Fame. Lee served as the athletics director at his alma mater from 1991 to 1996 and led efforts to host the 1998 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Arco Arena.
He was drafted by the Vikings in the 17th round of the 1968 NFL draft, 441st overall. Lee's career took off with the Vikings, where he led the team in punting in 1969 and 1971, setting a team record in 1971 with 89 punts and 3,515 punting yards. Although Lee had a successful run with the Falcons, his final season as a starter was with the Vikings in 1978, when they lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.
After his playing career, Lee worked in real estate, construction, served as a television analyst and is survived by his wife, children, and six grandchildren.
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