Peter David Kugler (born August 9, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for ten seasons, eight in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, and two seasons for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) in between his time with the 49ers.
Prior to his professional career, he played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Biography Although born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kugler was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey"Pete Kugler says it wasn't a question of money...", United Press International, February 18, 1984. Accessed January 2, 2018. "Kugler, a native of nearby Cherry Hill, N.J., pointed out the reasons he wanted to play closer to home." and was a football lineman at Cherry Hill High School East.Monostra, Mike. "Throwback Thursday: Cherry Hill and the NFL Draft; Three Cherry Hill East graduates have gone on to be drafted and play in the National Football League.", The Cherry Hill Sun, April 27, 2017. Accessed January 2, 2018. "The first player from Cherry Hill East drafted into the NFL was Pete Kugler. Kugler was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 1981 draft. Kugler played as a lineman in high school and received high praise for his work on offense."
Kugler is the son of George F. Kugler Jr., who served as New Jersey Attorney General from 1970 to 1974. His brother Robert B. Kugler is a judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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