Overview

• Robertson died May 25 at age 79 after battling Alzheimer’s disease, the family announced.
• Louisiana Tech football issued a statement expressing sorrow and recalling his impact as the starter who preceded Terry Bradshaw.
• He compiled 2,237 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and a 43.5% completion rate before stepping away from the team in 1968 to pursue a degree in physical education.
• Robertson declined interest from the Washington franchise to prioritize hunting and fishing over a potential NFL career.
• He founded Duck Commander in 1972 and later achieved fame as the bearded patriarch of the reality TV series Duck Dynasty.