Paul Hofer
American football player (born 1952)
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Paul David Hofer (born May 13, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. He was a part of the 49ers' Super Bowl XVI—winning team.
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born | May 13, 1952 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Christian Brothers (TN) Tennessee Military Institute | ||||||||||||
| College | Ole Miss | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 11th round, 305th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
