Brad Anae

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Brad Anae

| image =

| number = 64

| position = Defensive end / Defensive tackle

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1956|10|3}}

| birth_place = Compton, California, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lbs = 250

| high_school = Kahuku (Kahuku, Hawaii)

| college = BYU

| undraftedyear = 1982

| pastteams =

Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|1982}})*
Philadelphia Stars (1982–{{USFL Year|1983}})
Houston Gamblers ({{USFL Year|1984}})
San Antonio Gunslingers ({{USFL Year|1985}})

}}

Brad Anae (born October 3, 1957) is a former American football defensive end who played three seasons in the United States Football League (USFL) with the Philadelphia Stars, Houston Gamblers, and San Antonio Gunslingers. He first enrolled at the University of Hawaii before transferring to the Brigham Young University. He attended Kahuku High & Intermediate School in Kahuku, Hawaii.{{cite web|url=http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-football/brad-anae |title=BRAD ANAE |publisher=byucougars.com |accessdate=April 27, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427190600/http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-football/brad-anae |archivedate=April 27, 2015 }}

Early years

Anae played high school football for the Kahuku High School Red Raiders. He was named to state all-star teams and was team captain while the Red Raiders' record during his three varsity years was 21–10.

College career

Anae first played college football in 1976 for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors of the University of Hawaii. He transferred to play for the BYU Cougars, He was a two-year starter for the Cougars, earning All-WAC honors in 1980 and 1981. Anae also earned third team All-American honors in 1981, starting in the Holiday Bowl, and honorable mention All-American honors in 1980.{{cite web|url=http://www.houston-gamblers.com/id43.html |title=Brad Anae |publisher=houston-gamblers.com |accessdate=April 27, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427192321/http://www.houston-gamblers.com/id43.html |archivedate=April 27, 2015 }}

Professional career

Anae signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League in 1982. He joined the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL late in 1982 and played in three games for the team in 1983. He played for the USFL's Houston Gamblers in 1984. Anae was signed by the San Antonio Gunslingers of the USFL on November 23, 1984. He played in eight games for the Gunslingers, starting five.

Personal life

Anae's father, Famika, and brothers Robert and Matt also played for the BYU Cougars. Robert's son, Famika, was an offensive lineman for the Cougars before ending his career due to injures in 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2013/1/4/20446571/byu-football-anae-returning-to-cougars-as-offensive-coordinator/ |title=BYU football: Anae returning to Cougars as offensive coordinator |publisher=Deseret News |date=January 4, 2013 |access-date=April 27, 2015 |author=Call, Jeff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427193806/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619384/BYU-football-Anae-may-be-returning-to-BYU-as-offensive-coordinator.html?pg=all |archive-date=April 27, 2015 }} Anae's son, Bradlee, is a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.

References

External links

[http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=anaebra001 Just Sports Stats]

Category:Living people

Category:1957 births

Category:Players of American football from Compton, California

Category:American sportspeople of Samoan descent

Category:American football defensive ends

Category:Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football players

Category:BYU Cougars football players

Category:Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars players

Category:Houston Gamblers players

Category:San Antonio Gunslingers players

Category:Sportspeople from Laie

Category:Players of American football from Honolulu County, Hawaii

Category:Pacific Islander American players of American football