Hank Bauer (American football)

Henry John Bauer (born July 15, 1954) 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. After his playing career, he became a television and radio broadcaster.

Hank Bauer
No. 37
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1954-07-15) July 15, 1954
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:
  • San Diego Chargers (1983โ€“1986)
    (special teams coach)
Career highlights and awards
Awards
  • Chargers Most Inspirational Player 1978
  • Chargers Special Teams MVP 1980โ€“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
Honors
  • Charger team captain
  • San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
  • San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
  • Cal Lutheran Hall Of Fame
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
Player stats at NFL.com ยท PFR
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