Henry John Bauer (born July 15, 1954)[1] is an American sports broadcaster and former professional football player.
[3] He played for the Kingsmen team from 1972 to 1975 and holds the third-highest career rushing total (2,659) and all-purpose yards (2,998) in the university's history.
[4] After graduating California Lutheran University, Bauer signed as a free agent in 1976 with the Dallas Cowboys only to be cut three weeks into training camp.
As a short-yardage specialist and often referred to "Hank the Howitzer" for his explosive running style, Bauer finished one season with 18 carries for a total of 28 yards, scoring eight touchdowns and achieving nine first downs.
[7] After retiring from professional football, Bauer coached running backs and special teams for four years with the Chargers, then became a sports anchor for KFMB from 1987 to 2002.