Monte Brethauer

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Monte Brethauer
Position:End/Defensive back/Punter
Personal information
Born:(1931-04-08)April 8, 1931
Portland, Oregon
Died:October 14, 1994(1994-10-14) (aged 63)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Jefferson
College:Oregon
NFL Draft:1953 / Round: 24 / Pick: 279
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:10
Receiving yards:133
Punts:55
Punting yards:2,161
Average punt:39.3
Player stats at PFR

Monte Leon Brethauer (April 8, 1931 – October 14, 1994) was an American football end, defensive back and punter who played in the National Football League. He played college football at Oregon.

Early life and high school[]

Brethauer was born to Volga German parents and grew up in Portland, Oregon.[1] He attended Jefferson High School, where he was named first team All-Portland Interscholastic League twice in football.[2]

College career[]

Brethauer was a three year starter for the Oregon Ducks at end. He led the team in receiving and set a school record in catches all three years. Brethauer finished as the Ducks' career receptions leader with 101 catches.[3] As a senior, he caught 41 passes for 486 yards and two touchdowns and was named second team All-Pacific Coast Conference.[4]

Professional career[]

Brethauer was selected in the 24th round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.[5] He caught 10 passes for 133 yards on offense and intercepted a pass on defense as a rookie during the Colts' inaugural season.[6] Brethauer was drafted into the Army after the season and missed 1954 and was re-signed by the Colts after being discharged in 1955.[7] Brethauer was waived during training camp in 1956.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Brethauer, Monte". Volga.Domains.UNF.edu. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Monte Brethauer". PILHallOfFame.org. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "Oregon Football Record Book" (PDF). GoDucks.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  4. ^ "1952 UP All PCC football team". Nevada State Journal. Newspapers.com. December 3, 1952. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Daschel, Nick (April 26, 2018). "NFL Draft 2018: Every Oregon/SW Washington high school player who has been selected, 1936-2017". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Monte Brethauer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "Baltimore Colts sign Monte 1955". The News-Review. Associated Press. January 24, 1955. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Colts Ask Waivers on Two". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 14, 1956. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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