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Chris Bahr
NameChris Bahr
PositionPlacekicker
Number10, 11
Birth date3 February 1953
Birth placeCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height in10
Weight lb175
High schoolLa Salle (Cincinnati)
CollegePenn State
Draftyear1976
Draftpick51
PastteamsCincinnati Bengals (1976–1979), Oakland Raiders (1980–1988), San Diego Chargers (1989)
Statlabel1Field goals made
Statvalue1241
Statlabel2Field goal attempts
Statvalue2375
Statlabel3Field goal %
Statvalue364.3
Statlabel4Point after touchdowns made
Statvalue4351
Statlabel5Points
Statvalue51,074
StatleagueNFL
Highlights* Super Bowl champion (XV, XVIII) * Pro Bowl (1981) * NFL scoring leader (1981) * Penn State Athletics Hall of Fame

Chris Bahr is a former professional athlete who achieved success in both American football and soccer. He is best known for his NFL career as a placekicker, winning two Super Bowl championships with the Oakland Raiders and earning a Pro Bowl selection. Bahr also played professional soccer in the North American Soccer League before focusing exclusively on football.

Early life and education

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bahr attended La Salle High School where he excelled in multiple sports. He enrolled at Penn State University, playing both football and soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Under football coach Joe Paterno, Bahr contributed to successful teams while also earning recognition as an All-American soccer player, showcasing the rare dual-sport prowess that would define his early career.

Professional football career

Selected in the second round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, Bahr began his NFL tenure handling kicking duties. After four seasons with the Bengals, he joined the Oakland Raiders in 1980. With the Raiders, Bahr won Super Bowl XV and XVIII, led the league in scoring during the 1981 season, and was named to the Pro Bowl. He finished his football career with a final season for the San Diego Chargers in 1989, amassing over 1,000 career points.

Professional soccer career

Concurrently with his early NFL years, Bahr played professional soccer in the North American Soccer League. He was a midfielder for the Philadelphia Atoms and later the Los Angeles Aztecs, where he was a teammate of international stars like Johan Cruyff. His soccer career, though secondary to his football achievements, demonstrated a high level of athletic versatility uncommon among professional athletes.

Post-playing career and legacy

Following his retirement from playing, Bahr transitioned into a successful career in financial services. His legacy is marked by his unique status as a two-sport professional and his clutch performances in the NFL playoffs, particularly during the Raiders' championship runs. His career is commemorated with induction into the Penn State Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to both university programs.

Personal life

Bahr comes from a prominent athletic family; his father, Walter Bahr, was a legendary U.S. national soccer team player and member of the 1950 World Cup team that defeated England. His brothers, Casey Bahr and Matt Bahr, also had professional careers in soccer and NFL kicking, respectively. Bahr resides in Pennsylvania and maintains a connection to the Penn State Nittany Lions community.

Category:American football placekickers Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football players Category:Oakland Raiders players Category:Cincinnati Bengals players