Monte Leon Brethauer (April 8, 1931 – October 14, 1994) was an American football end, defensive back and punter who played in the National Football League. He played college football at Oregon.
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Born: | (1931-04-08)April 8, 1931 Portland, Oregon | ||||||||||
Died: | October 14, 1994(1994-10-14) (aged 63) | ||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Jefferson | ||||||||||
College: | Oregon | ||||||||||
Position: | End/Defensive back/Punter | ||||||||||
NFL Draft: | 1953 / Round: 24 / Pick: 279 | ||||||||||
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Brethauer was born to Volga German parents and grew up in Portland, Oregon.[1] He attended Jefferson High School, where he was named first-team All-Portland Interscholastic League twice in football.[2]
Brethauer was a three year starter for the Oregon Ducks at end. He led the team in receiving and set a school record in catches all three years. Brethauer finished as the Ducks' career receptions leader with 101 catches.[3] As a senior, he caught 41 passes for 486 yards and two touchdowns and was named second-team All-Pacific Coast Conference.[4]
Brethauer was selected in the 24th round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.[5] He caught 10 passes for 133 yards on offense and intercepted a pass on defense as a rookie during the Colts' inaugural season.[6] Brethauer was drafted into the Army after the season and missed 1954 and was re-signed by the Colts after being discharged in 1955.[7] Brethauer was waived during training camp in 1956.[8]
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