| Number | 27 |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Birth date | February 19, 1930 (age 96) |
| Birth place | Vinton, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Height in | 10 |
| Weight lb | 200 |
| High school | Vinton |
| College | North Texas |
| Draftyear | 1953 |
| Draftround | 21 |
| Draftpick | 248 |
| Pastteams | |
| Statlabel 1 | Rushing yards |
| Statvalue 1 | 1 |
| Statlabel 2 | Rushing average |
| Statvalue 2 | 1.0 |
| Statlabel 3 | Return yards |
| Statvalue 3 | 21 |
| Pfr | B/BahnKe00 |
Kenneth Antone Bahnsen (born February 19, 1930) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the North Texas State Eagles (now North Texas Mean Green) from 1950 to 1952. 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.
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]
References
- ^ "Ken Bahnsen". NFL.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
- ^ "1991". Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
- ^ "Bahnsen Gym holds key spot in UNT basketball's history – North Texas Daily". ntdaily.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-03.