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American football player
R.J. Bowers
No. 33, 34
Position:Halfback
Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1974-02-10)February 10, 1974
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:West Middlesex (PA)
College:Grove City College
Undrafted:2001
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing Att. / Yds.:18 / 84
Receptions / Yds.:2 / 2
Touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Raymond Keith "R.J." Bowers (born February 10, 1974) is a former professional American football player and Minor League Baseball athlete. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 1992 and played six years in their minor league system before retiring from baseball in 1997. Bowers then attended Grove City College, where he became one of the most prolific running backs in NCAA history, setting records for career rushing yards (7,353) and points scored (562). He held the NCAA career rushing record from 2000 to 2007, when it was surpassed by Danny Woodhead. He earned multiple All-America honors, won the Melberger Award, and helped Grove City secure two conference championships.

Bowers played in the NFL as a halfback and fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001 and the Cleveland Browns from 2002 to 2003, recording 84 rushing yards and two touchdowns. After his college football career, Grove City College retired his number 33 jersey, and he was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.

References

  1. "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  2. "2011 NCAA Division III Record Book" (PDF). NCAA.
  3. "NCAA Division II Record Book" (PDF).

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Melberger Award winners


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