Friday, December 2, 2022

1978 Profile: Bruce Harper

Kick Returner-Running Back
No. 42
Kutztown State
"One of the Jets' outstanding crop of 1977 rookies, Bruce signed with the club as a free agent after being overlooked in the draft.
He was an Honorable Mention AP Little All-America in 1976 when he became the first back in Kutztown State history to gain over 1,000 yards. Bruce rushed for 1,132 yards in 10 games including 216 yards in one contest.
Bruce modeled the Jets' new jerseys at a press conference on February 27, 1978."

-1978 Topps No. 362