Bob Bruer


Robert Anthony Bruer is an American former professional football player and coach. He played tight end in the National Football League for the San [Francisco 49ers] and the Minnesota Vikings from 1977 until 1985. He played college football for the Mankato State Mavericks.

Playing career

Bruer played for the San Francisco 49ers for one season and one game of a second season before being waived by Bill Walsh. The Minnesota Vikings selected him off waivers shortly after being waived, and he stayed with the Vikings for the remainder of his career. Before the NFL, Bruer played two seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Bruer caught Joe Montana's first NFL touchdown pass against the Broncos on November 18, 1979. It was also Bruer's first NFL touchdown catch, and his only TD with the 49ers.

Coaching career

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