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Paul Hofer (born May 13, 1952) is a former professional American football player who played running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was a part of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XVI winning team.
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Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | May 13, 1952||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Christian Brothers (TN) Tennessee Military Institute | ||||||||||||
College: | Mississippi | ||||||||||||
NFL draft: | 1976 / round: 11 / pick: 305 | ||||||||||||
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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]
References
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