Bobby Plummer
Bobby Plummer was a former American football head coach for Sharpstown High School. He played college football at Texas Christian University. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 1962 NFL Draft.Early years
Plummer attended Seymour High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Texas Christian University. He was a two-way tackle and became a starter as a sophomore, playing on the same line as Bob Lilly.
In 1961, he accidentally hit All-American halfback Jimmy Saxton in the head with his knee, which contributed to a poor game by Saxton and TCU defeating the previous unbeaten University of Texas 6-0. He received second-team All-SWC honors after the season.Professional career
Plummer was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 1962 NFL Draft and by the Dallas Texans in the fifth round of the 1962 AFL Draft.
On December 6, 1961, he signed with the Cowboys. During training camp he was tried at offensive tackle and guard. He was released on September 4, 1962.Coaching career
Plummer was the head football coach at Sharpstown High School for 28 years, where he had a 112–164–4 record.
