Bob Bartholomew

Football
Inducted: 2006
  • He excelled on football fields from Rocky Mount to Canada before a knee injury ended his playing career in 1956. 
  • Earned all-state honors at Rocky Mount High School
  • Three-time All-ACC selection at Wake Forest
  • Named a first-team All-America in 1954 as a senior captain
  • Played professionally in Canada before a knee injury ended his career in 1956
  • Returned to his college alma mater in 1969 and served 16 years as executive director of the Deacon Club
  • Died in 1984