Bruce Maher

American football player (1937–2018)
Bruce Maher
Date of birth(1937-07-25)July 25, 1937
Place of birthDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of deathJuly 6, 2018(2018-07-06) (aged 80)
Career information
Position(s)Safety
US collegeDetroit Mercy
AFL draft1960 / Round: 2 / Pick: First Selections
Drafted byHouston Oilers
NFL draft1959 / Round: 15 / Pick: 173
Career history
As player
1960–1967Detroit Lions
1968–1969New York Giants
Career stats
  • Playing stats at NFL.com
  • Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Bruce David Maher (July 25, 1937 – July 6, 2018)[1] was an American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Detroit Mercy and was drafted in the 15th round of the 1959 NFL Draft. Personal life: wife Gerda Furumo 6 children Sheila John Sharon Luke Matthew & Jesalyn

References

  1. ^ Former Giants safety Bruce Maher dies at age 80
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