Paul Hofer

For the Swiss ice hockey player, see Paul Hofer (ice hockey).
Paul Hofer
No. 36
Position: Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1952-05-13) May 13, 1952
Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Memphis (TN) Christian Brothers
College: Mississippi
NFL draft: 1976 / Round: 11 / Pick: 305
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 1,746
Rush attempts: 416
Rushing TDs: 16
Games played: 77
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Paul Hofer (born May 13, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a former professional American football player who played running back for six seasons in the NFL.[1] He was a part of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XVI winning team. Known for his hard and relentless running style, Hofer was a fan favorite despite being on poor 49ers teams in the mid to late 1970s. Hofer was a brutal, attacking runner who suffered serious knee injuries that ultimately shortened his career. Hofer saw limited duty during the 1981 season but was placed on injured reserve before season's end; he was unable to play in the playoffs or the Super Bowl. He retired soon thereafter.

References

  1. "PAUL HOFER". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 6, 2015.


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