Washington & Jefferson College Athletics

Robert Bissell ’49 lettered three seasons in both football and basketball during his career as a President. Bissell entered W&J as part of one of the best recruiting classes in school history along side of Deacon Dan Towler, Walter Cooper and Joe Rodjom. Part of one of the greatest backfields in school history, Bissell was known for his hard-nosed running ability and sense of how to get the ball in the endzone. He helped start a tradition of athleticism on offense at the College. Bissell was also honored as an All-Conference basketball player.