Suffridge also served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Suffridge attended Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He was a three time All American, receiving the honor each year of his playing career.

As one bio states "Suffridge was so quick he once blocked the same point-after- touchdown three times, twice called for off-sides when many observers felt he wasn't.

You’ll have to start with Bob Suffridge the greatest lineman I ever saw and that’s as far as I will go with the line.

For a backfield, you’ll start with Gene McEver, the greatest I ever coached.’"[3] Suffridge was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1961.

On one occasion Suffridge blocked three consecutive punts but was penalized for being offsides each time.