Ark Newton

Robert Dee "Ark" Newton, Jr. (January 31, 1903 – January 1974) was an American college football player for the Florida Gators football team of the University of Florida. Newton was also a member of the Florida Gators baseball, basketball and track teams.

Ark Newton
Florida Gators
PositionHalfback, Guard (basketball)
Class1924
MajorLaw
Personal information
Born:(1903-01-31)January 31, 1903
Camden, Arkansas
Died:January 1974
Nashville, Tennessee
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCamden
Career highlights and awards
  • Southeastern Pentathlon championship
  • SIAA broad jump record (22' 5")
  • All-Southern (1922, 1923)
  • University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
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