Hank Bauer (American football)

Hank Bauer
No. 37
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1954-07-15) July 15, 1954 (age 70)
Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Magnolia (Anaheim, California)
College:Cal Lutheran
Undrafted:1976
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Awards
  • Chargers Most Inspirational Player 1978
  • Chargers Special Teams MVP 1980–1981
  • NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year
  • TBS NFL Special Teams Player of the Year
  • Pro Football Journal All NFL Decade Team '75-'85, Special Teamer[citation needed]
Honors
NFL records
  • NFL Record 52 special teams tackles in 1981
  • Scored 3 TDs on 4 carries, but gained just 1 net yard vs New Orleans (9 December 1979)
Career NFL statistics
Games played - started:86 - 4
Touchdowns:21
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Henry John Bauer (born July 15, 1954)[1] is an American sports broadcaster and former professional football player. He was a running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was named NFL Special Teams Player of the Year three times.[2] After his playing career, he became a television and radio broadcaster.

  1. ^ Pro-Football Reference Profile Accessed 7 September 2009
  2. ^ "Cal Lutheran Has a Coverage Plan - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. October 24, 1985.