Bruce Harper (born June 20, 1955 in Englewood, New Jersey) was an American football running back and kick returner for the New York Jets of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Kutztown by the Jets in 1977. Bruce Harper is the all time kick returner in New York Jets history with 5407 KR yards. He also served as the Jets PR from 1977 to 1982. He tallied up 1748 PR yards and 1 touchdown. He also played running back. His total yards are 11429, 1829 rushing yards, 2409 receiving yards, 1784 PR yards and 5407 KR yards. Harper played high school football at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood.[1] Harper's jersey is the jersey worn by diehard Jets fan (and leader of the J-E-T-S chant) Fireman Ed. Harper has been a longtime resident of Norwood, New Jersey.[1]
Bill Mathis
According to pro-football-reference.com, there was no player who wore number 17 on the active roster of the 1970 New York Jets.
QB Joe Namath in 1976.
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In 1969, no player wore #57 for the New York Jets.
In 1999, Steve Atwater wore #27 for the New York Jets.
Currently kicker Jay Feely.
In 1980, running back Clark Gaines wore #21 for the New York Jets.
No player wore #33.
For the 2001-02 season, punter Daniel Pope wore #4 for the New York Jets.
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Punter Matt Turk