Autumn Years Fall 2024

THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Bruce Harper attended Kutztown State College and received his BS degree in sociology at FDU. He then

played with the New York Jets for eight years, from 1977 to 1985. He led the NFL with more than 2,000 all

purpose yards for two consecutive years, and led the AFC in the same category for four years. He was voted

the Jets MVP in 1980, was a two-time Pro Bowl alternate, and held nine Jets records at one time. Several of

those records stand today.

In 2003, Bruce was selected as the Return Specialist on the Jets’ Four Decade Team. Bruce works as an am

bassador with the New York Jets. He had served as a board member of the Englewood Hospital and Medical

Center Foundation and Lodi Boys and Girls Club.

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