Bob Pickens (February 2, 1943 – April 12, 2018) was a player in the National Football League (NFL).

Pickens was the first African-American to compete for the United States in wrestling at the Olympics.

[4] He played collegiate football at Nebraska, transferring there after originally attending Wisconsin.

[5] After his pro football career, Pickens became a referee, officiating in the Big Ten Conference and a number of postseason games, including the Rose Bowl.

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