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.
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Position: | Tight End |
Personal information | |
Born: | (1953-05-22) May 22, 1953 (age 69) Madison, Wisconsin |
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Montello |
College: | Mankato State |
NFL Draft: | 1975 / Round: 7 / Pick: 221 |
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Bruer played for the San Francisco 49ers for four 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]
Bruer later coached football at his alma mater, the Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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