 Nicknamed "General" Bob Lee during a brief period of success with the Atlanta Falcons, Lee was selected in the 17th round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1968 NFL Draft.A quarterback and punter from the University of the Pacific, Lee played in 14 NFL seasons from 1967–1981 for 3 teams.As a member of the Vikings, he saw action as a punter in Super Bowl IV and he threw a touchdown pass in Super Bowl XI.