Role American football player Name Bob Bruer | 1979–1980 San Francisco 49ers College Mankato State Positions Tight end | |
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Date of birth (1953-05-22) May 22, 1953 (age 62) NFL draft 1975 / Round: 9 / Pick 221
(By the Houston Oilers) 1977–1978 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) Education Minnesota State University, Mankato | ||
Place of birth Madison, Wisconsin | ||
Robert Anthony Bruer (born May 22, 1953) is a former American football player and coach. He played tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings from 1979 until 1983.
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Playing career
Bruer played for the San Francisco 49ers for two seasons and moved to the Minnesota Vikings for the remainder of his career. Previously, he played two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bruer caught Joe Montana's first NFL touchdown pass on November 18, 1979.
Coaching career
Bruer later coached football at his alma mater, the Minnesota State University, Mankato.
References
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