Robert James Ivory (January 29, 1924 – February 25, 1989) was an American football guard.

In 1943, he entered the United States Army Air Forces.

He was also chosen to participate in the 1945 Chicago College All-Star Game.

[1][2] He returned to the University of Detroit after the war and was co-captain of the 1946 football team.

He and his wife, Mary Jane, had five children: Midge, Robert, Benjamin, Timothy, Patrick, and Brian.