Karl Bernard

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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: LSU
Southwestern Louisiana
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:187
Rushing average:4.2
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

Gregory Karl Bernard (born October 12, 1964) is an American former professional 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.