[1] Bruce was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 30th round, with the 283rd overall pick, of the 1946 NFL draft.

[2] Bruce appeared in 12 games, starting four, during the 1949 season, totaling one reception for nine yards and one interception.

[2] Bruce started all 12 games for the 49ers during their first season in the NFL in 1950, recording one reception for ten yards and one interception.

[4] He started all 12 games for the second straight year in 1951, recovering two fumbles and scoring one extra point.

[7] He later started his own company called the All-American Beverage Co.[7] He also spent time as the director of the Santa Maria Valley YMCA.