Robert Stanley Mitchell (January 27, 1922 – July 17, 1997) was an American football player who played at the halfback, quarterback, and defensive back positions.

Mitchell was born in 1922 in Turlock, California.

He attended and played football at Turlock High School.

In April 1946, Mitchell signed to play professional football in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons.

[2] He played for the Dons from 1946 to 1948, appearing in 37 games.