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KUECHENBERG, RUDY
KUECHENBERG, RUDY
Born on February 7, 1943
Gary, IN
Inducted On
June 23, 1996
Location Inducted
Merrillville, IN
Region Number
1
Hobart
Player
Hobart, IN
1961
All-State Honorable Mention and played on Hobart's first undefeated team in 1959 under Coach Russell Deal.
Indiana University
1965
Played in North-South Shrine game 1965; still holds the record for the longest interception returned for a touchdown in the Shrine Game of 65 yards; Indiana Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champ 1963.
Served as a firefighter since retirement from NFL; brother, Bob, also played in the NFL.
Children, Stacy and Ryan.
Professional Athletic Background: Drafted by Chicago Bears and played there 1967-1969; played for Green Bay Packers in 1970, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons in 1971.

Professional Athletic Honors: Named All-Pro Middle Linebacker in the World Football League in 1974.