| Bob Bruer | |
| Number: | 82 |
| Position: | Tight end |
| Birth Date: | 22 May 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lbs: | 235 |
| High School: | Montello (WI) |
| College: | Mankato State |
| Draftyear: | 1975 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 221 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 68 |
| Statlabel2: | Receptions |
| Statvalue2: | 72 |
| Statlabel3: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue3: | 709 |
| Statlabel4: | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue4: | 8 |
| Pfr: | BrueBo00 |
Robert Anthony Bruer (born May 22, 1953) is a former American football player and coach. He played tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings from 1977 until 1985.
Bruer played for the San Francisco 49ers for four seasons and moved to the Minnesota Vikings for the remainder of his career. Previously, he played two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bruer caught Joe Montana's first NFL touchdown pass on November 18, 1979.[1]
Bruer later coached football at his alma mater, the Minnesota State University, Mankato.