Hall of Fame
Position: Linebacker
Years: 1972-1974
Place of Birth: Inglewood, Calif.
Date of Birth: Jul 04, 1953
Jersey Number: 50
Height: 6-2"
Weight: 226
High School: Alhambra (Phoenix, Ariz.)
One of the most feared linebackers in Arizona State history, Bob Breunig twice earned WAC Defensive Player of the Year honors during his time in Tempe. He becomes the seventh Sun Devil to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
A First Team All-American in 1974, Breunig finished his career as Arizona State’s all-time leader in tackles (353) and solo tackles (206), and he currently ranks sixth and third in each respective category. Playing for College Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Kush, the three-time all-conference selection led the Sun Devils to consecutive Fiesta Bowl wins and WAC titles in 1972 and 1973. A two-year team captain, Breunig was named Arizona State’s MVP in 1974, and he appeared in the Coaches All-America Bowl, the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl following his senior season. The standout linebacker played with College Football Hall of Famers Michael Haynes, John Jefferson and Danny White during one of the most successful runs in school history.
Selected in the third round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, Breunig spent 10 seasons with the team. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, he led the Cowboys in tackles four seasons, paving the way to three Super Bowl appearances and a win in Super Bowl XII.
The recipient of the 1974 Dick Butkus Silver Anniversary Award in 1999, Breunig is a member of the ASU Sports Hall of Fame and ASU Football Ring of Honor. A member of the All-Time WAC Football Team, he has served on multiple charitable boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young Life. Breunig currently runs Breunig Commercial, a real estate company in Dallas.
