Hall of Fame
Robert “Bob” Kennedy, who rewrote just about every rushing record listed in the WSU record book during his career in the early 1940's, has the distinction of having played in two East-West Shrine Games. Kennedy completed his illustrious career as a Cougar fullback by playing in the 1943 East-West Shrine game, then came back two years later to make a repeat performance representing March Field Air Force Base. A Sandpoint, Idaho native, Kennedy started at WSU in 1939 and during his three varsity seasons rushed for 1,217 yards on 343 carries, scored 18 touchdowns, including 15 by rushing, and scored 111 points, all Cougar career marks. He capped a brilliant senior season with his selection to the United Press International All-America first team and to the Associated Press's All-West Coast first team and All-America second team. Kennedy's single season records included 813 yards rushing, 11 touchdowns and 69 points. His 171 yards rushing against Montana, including an 81-yarder, were single game records. After World War II, Kennedy played professional football with the New York Yankees of the American Football Conference from 1946 through 1950.
