robert cornelius mitchell (june 6, 1935 – april 5, 2020) was an american professional football player. he played as a halfback and flanker in the national football league (nfl) for the cleveland browns (1958–1961) and the washington redskins (1962–1968). he was added into the pro football hall of fame in 1983. he also served as an executive for the redskins from 1969 to 2002. he was born in hot springs, arkansas.