Hall of Fame
Robbins led the Northwest football program to its first-ever National Championship in 1982, earning the college the reputation of having one of the most successful football programs in the country.
As a starting quarterback for the Rangers in 1982, Robbins helped Northwest to a 12-0-1 mark and a 16-9 victory in the East Bowl over Ferrum, Va., for the national title. Robbins scored the game's first touchdown on a five-yard run and capped it with a two-point conversion.
In his sophomore season, Robbins set a school record in completition percentage. Against Itawamba, he connected on 12 of 13 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Robbins was named All-State, All-Region, and third team All-American, and was also inducted into the college's Hall of Fame in 1983.
Robbins transferred to Arkansas State University where he received the Terry Gwin Scholar Athlete Award and was selected Academic All-Conference his junior and senior seasons. There, he also earned his B.S. degree in zoology. Robbins then attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he received an M.D. degree.
The son of Kenneth L. Robbins of New Albany and Sonia Robbins of Senatobia, he is currently a cardiologist in the greater Nashville area, spending time at both Vanderbilt Hospital and Williamson Medical Center.
