R. J. Bowers

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R.J. Bowers
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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
Career NFL statistics
Rushing Att. / Yds.:18 / 84
Receptions / Yds.:2 / 2
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

Raymond Keith "R.J." Bowers (born February 10, 1974) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He played halfback and fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns from 2001 to 2003. He ended his college career with 7,353 rushing yards, which at the time was most in NCAA history. He held the record from 2000 to 2007, when it was surpassed by Danny Woodhead. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "2011 NCAA Division III Record Book" (PDF). NCAA.
  2. "NCAA Division II Record Book" (PDF).