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Steve Baumgartner

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Position: DL
Date of Birth: March 26, 1951
Height / Weight: 6'7" / 256 lbs
First Team: NO (1973)
Last Team: HOU (1979)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Steve Baumgartner: Career Overview

Date of Birth: March 26, 1951
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Career Timeline

  • New Orleans Saints (NO) - 1973
  • Houston Oilers (HOU) - 1974 to 1979

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Steve Baumgartner was selected in the 1973 NFL Draft as a defensive lineman, where he began his career with the New Orleans Saints.
  • He played for the Saints during their early years in the NFL, contributing to the team's defensive line.
  • After one season with the Saints, Baumgartner joined the Houston Oilers, where he spent the majority of his NFL career.
  • Throughout his time with the Oilers, he played a significant role on the defensive unit, helping to shape the team's identity during the mid to late 1970s.
  • His tenure with the Oilers included participation in competitive seasons where the team sought to establish itself in the league.

Legacy

While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Steve Baumgartner's contributions on the defensive line played a role in the development of the teams he was part of. His career spanned six seasons in the NFL, demonstrating his durability and commitment to the sport.

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