About Ken Bahnsen
Born 1930. Ken Bahnsen is an American american football player.
Kenneth Antone Bahnsen (born February 19, 1930) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Texas State Eagles (now North Texas Mean Green) from 1950 to 1952. There, he set net school career rushing and scoring records while in the Eagles' backfield. After his professional career ended, he became a longtime North Texas assistant football coach.
He also coached the Eagles' tennis team to consecutive Missouri Valley Conference championships in 1966 and 1967.
Bahnsen was inducted into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.
Bahnsen attended Vinton High School in Vinton, Louisiana.
The Ken Bahnsen Gym was named after him in a dedication ceremony in 2005.
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American gridiron football player
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Ken Bahnsen was born on 19 February 1930 in Vinton.
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