Robert Louis "Bob" Tucker (born June 8, 1945 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League. A 6'3", 230 lbs. tight end from Bloomsburg University, Tucker played for 11 seasons from 1970-1980 for the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. In 1971, he led the National Conference in pass receptions. Tucker caught more passes than any other tight end in the 1970s. [1] Tucker is the most productive tight end never to make the Pro Bowl. Tucker lived in Lincroft, a neighborhood in Middletown Township, New Jersey.