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Harry Gunner

Harry James Gunner is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1969 and for the Chicago Bears in 1970. Gunner played football and basketball at Oregon State University, where he was one of the first two African-Americans to play for the school as a scholarship athlete.

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PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1944-11-25) November 25, 1944
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln (Port Arthur)
CollegeOregon State
NFL draft1968: 8th round, 193rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Fumble recoveries2
Interceptions2
Touchdowns1
Sacks7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Harry James Gunner (born November 25, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1969 and for the Chicago Bears in 1970.12 Gunner played football and basketball at Oregon State University, where he was one of the first two African-Americans to play for the school as a scholarship athlete.

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References

  1. "Harry Gunner Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  2. "Harry Gunner, DE". Nfl.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.