USC Post Heartfelt Message In Memory Of Legend C.R. Roberts Dies At 87
Legendary USC Trojans running back C.R. Roberts died at the age of 87.
Former 49ers Roberts died from natural causes at a care facility in suburban Norwalk. Roberts is known for helping break the color barrier within the Los Angeles program.
USC Trojans posted a heartfelt tribute on their official Twitter account.
“#FightOnForever, C.R. Roberts. The @uscfb legend and @USC_Athletics Hall of Famer was best known for breaking through racist barriers in segregated Texas to run for a record-setting 251 yards and 3 TDs against the Longhorns in 1956. He died on Tuesday at the age of 87,”
#FightOnForever, C.R. Roberts.
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) July 12, 2023
The @uscfb legend and @USC_Athletics Hall of Famer was best known for breaking through racist barriers in segregated Texas to run for a record-setting 251 yards and 3 TDs against the Longhorns in 1956.
He died on Tuesday at the age of 87. pic.twitter.com/fRLLZBFTUW
USC also posted a late legend old interview video.
Worth revisiting our #USCBHM feature on C.R. Roberts from 2015. https://t.co/SLYXBVvlHf
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) July 12, 2023
Roberts, best known for his career game against Texas, went on to play in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers.
Our hearts and thoughts are with the Roberts family and his friends.
May C.R. Roberts rest in peace.
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