Bruce Hansen

Bruce Bennett Hansen (September 18, 1961 – October 18, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a fullback for one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the BYU Cougars.

Early life Bruce Bennett Hansen was born on September 18, 1961, in American Fork, Utah and attended American Fork High School. He earned 11 varsity letters in high school from his participation in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He garnered all-state recognition in football and also in baseball as a pitcher. He recorded 35 carries for 176 yards and one touchdown, and 14 receptions for 106 yards in 1981. He played in three games for the Patriots before being released on October 27 due to the strike ending. However, Hansen was later re-signed by the Patriots on November 24. His son Derrick played football at the University of Montana.