Hall of Fame
Position: Halfback
Years: 1933-1935
Place of Birth: Sewickley, PA
Date of Birth: Sep 08, 1912
Place of Death: Palm Springs, CA
Date of Death: Apr 01, 1996
Jersey Number: 29
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185
High School: Sewickley, PA (Sewickley HS)\rSaltsburg, PA (Kiski Prep)
Most Hall of Fame backs are noted for their great ability as a passer or a runner. It is rare when a back gains Hall of Fame recognition for his blocking ability. While Robert Hamilton was a fine runner his forte was blocking. "Bones" led the interference for fellow Hall of Famer Bobby Grayson. The Stanford teams of 1933-35 were known as the "Vow Boys." As freshmen, Hamilton and his teammates made a promise to never lose to Southern California. A promise that was kept. While the pledge was originated by quarterback Frank Alustiza, Hamilton was the player who termed the promise a "vow." In their three varsity seasons the "Vow Boys" posted a 25-4-2 record and became the first team to play in three consecutive Rose Bowls. In 1934 Hamilton was selected as an All-America in a vote of 1,540 players by Liberty Magazine. Hamilton was the team leader and was captain of the 1935 squad. Hamilton in his playing days stood 5-10 and weighed 185 pounds. He served in the Navy in World War II. After that he operated an auto dealership in Van Nuys, California. Hamilton was born September 8, 1912, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He died April 1, 1996.
