Isaac Bruce
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| Isaac Bruce | |
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| Date of birth | November 10, 1972 (age 34) |
| Place of birth |  Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | Memphis |
| NFL Draft | 1994 / Round 2/ Pick 33 |
| Career Highlights | |
| Pro Bowls | 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Awards | 1994 Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award (Rams Rookie of the Year) 1995 Rams MVP 1996 Rams MVP |
| Honors | 1 Super Bowl ring |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1994–current | Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams |
Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA) is an American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2nd round (33rd overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft. He went to Memphis State. He is one of the few players to achieve the goal of twelve thousand (12000) yards receiving. He is known for his fast first step, ability to change direction, and is considered the most precise route runner in the league. Bruce is one of the most respected receivers in the history of the NFL. He's nicknamed "The Reverend" because he wishes to become one after he finishes his football career. Married in 2006. He is the last "LA Ram" on the roster, a connection to the franchise when it was formerly in Los Angeles, for this he is known as the original ram
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[edit] High school career
Bruce attended Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. As a senior, he caught 39 passes for 644 yards (16.51 yards per rec. avg.), was an All-City selection, and led his team to the 1989 Florida State 5A Championship.
[edit] College career
Bruce went to West Los Angeles Junior College, then to Santa Monica College before transferring to the University of Memphis in 1992, where he finished his career with 113 receptions for 1,586 yards (14.04 yards per rec. avg.) and fifteen touchdowns.
Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
[edit] NFL career
Bruce and teammate Torry Holt became only the second WR duo from the same team to each gain over 1400 yards in the same season for the St Louis Rams (see Herman Moore and Brett Perriman). On October 1, 2006, Isaac Bruce moved past Larry Centers to become 9th in all-time receptions with 833 catches[1]. The future NFL Hall of Famer recorded one of his best seasons in recent past in 2006 eclipsing the 1,000 yard mark for the 10th time in his career.For you Fantasy owners look for Bruce to have a huge year in 2007. Bruce has been training with Brad Willis one of the worlds best trainers. Bruce should have 1200 yards and 10 TD's in 2007...
[edit] Accomplishments
- 2006 - Achieved 12,898 receiving yards and 855 receptions, putting him at 8th place for all-time wide receiver receptions and 9th for total yardage.[1]
- 2001 - Named to play in Pro Bowl (did not play - injured)
- 2000 - Named to play in Pro Bowl (did not play - injured)
- 1999 - Super Bowl XXXIV
- 1999 - Named to play in Pro Bowl
- 1996 - Named to play in Pro Bowl
[edit] Trivia
- Cousin of Canadian Football League wide receiver Arland Bruce
- Caught Kurt Warner's 77 yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV to give the Rams a 23-16 lead, which turned out to be the game winner.
- When he makes a big play, it is custom for Rams fans to yell "Bruuuuuuce". To the uninitiated fan, it may sound like he is being booed.
- He is the only active Ram to have played for the L.A. Rams.
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