Karl Bernard

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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1964-10-12) October 12, 1964 (age 59)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Baton Rouge Catholic
College: Southwestern Louisiana
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Gregory Karl Bernard (born October 12, 1964) is a former American football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). [1] He played college football at Southwestern Louisiana University. [2] [3]

He later became a lawyer. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Albom, Mitch (August 10, 1988). "Bernard tries to cope with worst cut of all". Detroit Free Press . p. 49 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ "Karl Bernard Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Karl Bernard, RB". Nfl.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Karl Bernard". Karl Bernard Law.
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