Bob Bruer

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Bob Bruer
Date of birth (1953-05-22) May 22, 1953 (age 71)
Place of birthMadison, Wisconsin
Career information
Position(s)Tight end
US collegeMankato State
NFL draft1975 / Round: 7 / Pick 189
(By the Houston Oilers)
Career history
As player
1975–1976Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)
1977-1980San Francisco 49ers
1980–1985Minnesota Vikings
Career stats

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 1977 until 1985.

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.[1]

Coaching career

Bruer later coached football at his alma mater, the Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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