Robert Dent Millman (May 17, 1903 – March 19, 1963) was a professional

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player from

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. Millman attended

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and made his debut in the

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(NFL) in 1925 with the

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and played with the team for three seasons. During his rookie year, Millman helped the Maroons win the NFL championship before a disputed rules violation stripped the title from the team.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Millman, Bob 1903 births Lafayette Leopards football players Pottsville Maroons players Players of American football from Allegany County, Maryland 1963 deaths Sportspeople from Cumberland, Maryland American football halfbacks