Bruce Harper

Bruce Harper
No. 42
PositionsRunning back
Return specialist
Personal information
Born (1955-06-20) June 20, 1955
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight174 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolDwight Morrow (Englewood)
CollegeKutztown
NFL draft1977: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most seasons leading league in kickoff return yards: 3 (1977–1979; tied with Tyrone Hughes)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards1,829
Rushing average4.9
Rushing touchdowns8
Receptions220
Receiving yards2,409
Receiving touchdowns12
Return yards7,191
Return touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bruce S. Harper (born June 20, 1955) is an American former professional football running back and return specialist who played for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kutztown Golden Bears and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jets after the 1977 NFL draft.