Stanley Rankin Robb (September 19 1899 – January 9 1959) was an American football player who played as a lineman and end. He appeared in one National Football League (NFL) season with the Canton Bulldogs in 1926 and was also active in several early professional football leagues.
Early life and education
Stan Robb was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Peabody High School, where he played tackle and was described as a star player. He later enrolled at Mercersburg Academy. In 1917, Robb registered for military service during World I.
College career
Robb played college football for the Centre College Praying Colonels in 1920 and for West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1921. He also had brief affiliations with Penn State and the Kiski School, though his primary collegiate playing years were at Centre and West Virginia Wesleyan.
Professional career
Robb began his professional football career in 1922, splitting the season between the Holmesburg Athletic Club and the Philadelphia Quakers of the early American Football League. He subsequently played for:
- Clifton Heights Orange & Black (1923)
- Pottsville Maroons (1924), contributing to the team’s Anthracite League championship
- Canton Bulldogs (1926), where he appeared in three NFL games and scored one touchdown
After his brief NFL stint, Robb returned to Clifton Heights to conclude his playing career in 1927.
Coaching and later activities
In 1918, while still a teenager, Robb served as an assistant linemen coach at Peabody High School. Details of any further coaching or post‑football occupations are limited.
Death
Stan Robb died on January 9 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 59.
Legacy
Robb is remembered as a versatile early‑20th‑century football player who participated in both collegiate and professional ranks during a formative era for the sport. His involvement with multiple teams, including a championship‑winning Pottsville Maroons squad and a brief NFL tenure, reflects the fluid nature of professional football in the 1920s.
