Bruce McLenna

Bruce Oliver McLenna (December 23, 1941 – June 18, 1968) was an American professional football player. He played college football for the University of Michigan in 1961 and for Hillsdale College in 1964 and 1965. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions in 1966 and was later signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. In June 1968, he was killed in an automobile accident at age 26 while riding in a military vehicle as part of his service in the Missouri National Guard.

Early life A native of Holly, Michigan, He was listed on the 1962 roster at the fullback and end positions, but he was ruled academically ineligible to play for Michigan's football team in late August 1962.

McLenna transferred to Hillsdale College where he became a star running back for the Hillsdale Chargers football team. He was also selected as Hillsdale's most valuable player in 1965. He was also selected for the "Little All-America" team. McLenna underwent knee surgery in November 1966. He was cut by the Saints before the start of the 1967 regular season. He then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and played on the Chiefs' practice squad during the 1967 season.

Death McLenna died in June 1968 at Urbana, Missouri. He was killed in an automobile crash while traveling in a military vehicle from Ft. Leonard Wood to Camp Clark at Nevada, Missouri. McLenna was attempting to fulfill his service obligation with the Missouri National Guard before the start of the 1968 AFL season.