Monte Brethauer Explained

Monte Brethauer
Position:End/Defensive back/Punter
Birth Date:8 April 1931
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:194
High School:Jefferson
College:Oregon
Draftyear:1953
Draftround:24
Draftpick:279
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statvalue1:10
Statvalue2:133
Statlabel3:Punts
Statvalue3:55
Statlabel4:Punting yards
Statvalue4:2,161
Statlabel5:Average punt
Statvalue5:39.3
Pfr:B/BretMo20

Monte Leon Brethauer (April 8, 1931 – October 14, 1994) was an American football end, defensive back and punter who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon.

Early life and high school

Brethauer was born to Volga German parents and grew up in Portland, Oregon.[1] He attended Jefferson High School, where he was named first-team All-Portland Interscholastic League twice in football.[2]

College career

Brethauer was a three year starter for the Oregon Ducks at end. He led the team in receiving and set a school record in catches all three years. Brethauer finished as the Ducks' career receptions leader with 101 catches.[3] As a senior, he caught 41 passes for 486 yards and two touchdowns and was named second-team All-Pacific Coast Conference.[4]

Professional career

Brethauer was selected in the 24th round of the 1953 NFL draft by the Baltimore Colts.[5] He caught 10 passes for 133 yards on offense and intercepted a pass on defense as a rookie during the Colts' inaugural season.[6] Brethauer was drafted into the Army after the season and missed 1954 and was re-signed by the Colts after being discharged in 1955.[7] Brethauer was waived during training camp in 1956.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brethauer, Monte . June 10, 2020 . Volga.Domains.UNF.edu.
  2. Web site: Monte Brethauer . June 10, 2020 . PILHallOfFame.org.
  3. Web site: Oregon Football Record Book . June 10, 2020 . GoDucks.com.
  4. Web site: December 3, 1952 . 1952 UP All PCC football team . June 10, 2020 . . Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: Daschel . Nick . April 26, 2018 . NFL Draft 2018: Every Oregon/SW Washington high school player who has been selected, 1936-2017 . June 10, 2020 . The Oregonian.
  6. Web site: Monte Brethauer Stats . June 11, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  7. Web site: January 24, 1955 . Baltimore Colts sign Monte 1955 . June 10, 2020 . The News-Review . Associated Press.
  8. Web site: August 14, 1956 . Colts Ask Waivers on Two . June 10, 2020 . . Associated Press.