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11 Facts About Brian Baschnagel

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Brian Dale Baschnagel was born on January 8,1954 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.

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Brian Baschnagel played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Brian Baschnagel led the Buckeyes in receiving yards in 1974 and 1975.

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Brian Baschnagel was part of the famed Ohio State teams that included Pete Johnson, Cornelius Greene, and John Hicks who helped Archie Griffin to win two Heisman Trophy awards.

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Brian Baschnagel was a two-time Academic All-American and Academic All-Big Ten selection.

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Brian Baschnagel finished his career with 86 carries for 652 yards and six touchdowns along with 56 receptions for 794 yards and four touchdowns.

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Brian Baschnagel was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft.

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Brian Baschnagel injured his knee in training camp and spent the entire 1985 season on IR.

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Brian Baschnagel received a Super Bowl ring after the Bears' dominant Super Bowl XX win.

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Brian Baschnagel has a wife, Mindy, two daughters, Mallory and Allie, and a son, Luke.

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In 2013, it was announced that Brian Baschnagel would be inducted into the West Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.