Ken Bahnsen
Kenneth Antone Bahnsen (born February 19, 1930) is a former American football fullback who played for the San Francisco 49ers. [1] He played college football at the University of North Texas from 1950-52. There he set net school career rushing and scoring records while in the Eagles' backfield. After his pro career ended he became a longtime North Texas assistant football coach.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||
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| Born: | February 19, 1930 Vinton, Louisiana | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Vinton (LA) | ||
| College: | North Texas | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1953 / Round: 21 / Pick: 248 | ||
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He also coached the Eagles' tennis team to consecutive Missouri Valley Conference championships in 1966 and 1967.
Bahnsen was inducted into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991. [2]
Bahnsen attended Vinton High School in Vinton, Louisiana.
The Ken Bahnsen Gym was named after him in a dedication ceremony in 2005.[3]
Photograph of a North Texas State College football game against Midwestern State. Ken Bahnsen (#45) avoids being tackled during this Homecoming game. UNT won 61-0.
References
- "Ken Bahnsen". NFL.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
- "1991". Retrieved 2017-08-03.
- "Bahnsen Gym holds key spot in UNT basketball's history – North Texas Daily". ntdaily.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
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