Peter David Kugler (born August 9, 1959), commonly known as Pete Kugler, is an American former professional

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who played ten seasons, eight in the

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(NFL) for the

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, and two seasons for the

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of the

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(USFL) in between his time with the 49ers. Prior to his professional career, he played

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for

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Biography

Although born in

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, Kugler was raised in

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and was a football lineman at

Cherry Hill High School East Cherry Hill High School East (also known as Cherry Hill East or CHE) is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Cherry Hill, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating ...

. Kugler is the son of George F. Kugler Jr., who served as

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from 1970 to 1974. His brother Robert B. Kugler is a judge of the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kugler, Pete 1959 births Living people American football defensive linemen Cherry Hill High School East alumni Players of American football from Philadelphia Penn State Nittany Lions football players Players of American football from Cherry Hill, New Jersey San Francisco 49ers players Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars players NFL replacement players