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'''Allen Ray Brenner''' (November 13, 1947 in [[Benton Harbor, Michigan]] – February 13, 2012 in [[Clinton, North Carolina]]) was a football player in the [[Canadian Football League]] for seven years.
'''Allen Ray Brenner''' (November 13, 1947 – February 13, 2012) was an American professional [[gridiron football|football]] player who was a [[defensive back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State Spartans]]. He played in the CFL for seven years.


==Football career==
==Football career==
Brenner played [[defensive back]] for the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]], [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] and [[Ottawa Rough Riders]] from 1971-1977. He was a CFL [[All-star|All-Star]] in 1972, the same year he set a record of most interceptions in a season at 15, and also won the [[Grey Cup]] with the Tiger-Cats. He was also part of the Ottawa Rough Riders when they won the Grey Cup in 1976. Brenner started his career with the [[New York Giants]] of the [[NFL]], for whom he played two seasons. He played college football at [[Michigan State University]] where he was an [[All-America]]n in 1968. Al Brenner was also the Head Coach of the [[Burlington Braves]] [[Canadian Junior Football League|Junior Football Team]] in 1981.
Brenner played [[defensive back]] for the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]], [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] and [[Ottawa Rough Riders]] from 1971 to 1977. He was a CFL All-Star in 1972, the same year he set a record of most interceptions in a season at 15, and also won the [[Grey Cup]] with the Tiger-Cats. He was also part of the Ottawa Rough Riders when they won the Grey Cup in 1976. Brenner started his career with the [[New York Giants]] of the [[NFL]], for whom he played two seasons. He played college football at [[Michigan State University]] where he was an [[1968 College Football All-America Team|All-American in 1968]]. was also the head coach of the [[Burlington Braves]] of the [[Canadian Junior Football League]] in 1981.


While playing in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats he intercepted [[Joe Theismann]] 4 times in one game. Brenner also was part of "The Game of the Century", where both Michigan State and Notre Dame were ranked number 1 in the country and went to a 10-10 tie in 1966.
While playing in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats he intercepted [[Joe Theismann]] four times in one game. Brenner also was part of "The Game of the Century", where both Michigan State and Notre Dame were ranked number one in the country and went to a 10–10 tie in 1966.


==Disappearance==
==Disappearance==
Brenner was reported missing in April 1983. He, his wife, and four children were residents of [[Burlington, Ontario]].<ref name="dissapears">{{cite news|title=Wife Rebuilds Life After Ex-star Vanishes|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kVY_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=6FIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=714,250375|accessdate=29 November 2010|newspaper=[[The Windsor Star]]|date=17 July 1984}}</ref> Brenner is featured in a Fifth Estate program on Dec 3, 2010 which discusses his disappearance and subsequent resurfacing eight years after abandoning his family.<ref name=fifthestate>{{cite web|title=The Story of Al Brenner|url=http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2010-2011/presumeddead/albrenner.html|work=The Fifth Estate|accessdate=6 March 2011}}</ref> He is interviewed living in an unnamed small town in [[North Carolina]] and says he cannot explain why he left.
Brenner was reported missing in April 1983. He, his wife, and four children were residents of [[Burlington, Ontario]].<ref name="dissapears">{{cite news|title=Wife Rebuilds Life After Ex-star Vanishes|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kVY_AAAAIBAJ&pg=714,250375|accessdate=November 29, 2010|newspaper=[[The Windsor Star]]|date=July 17, 1984}}</ref> Brenner is featured in a ''[[The Fifth Estate (TV series)|Fifth Estate]]'' program on December 3, 2010 which discusses his disappearance and subsequent resurfacing eight years after abandoning his family.<ref name=fifthestate>{{cite web|title=The Story of Al Brenner|url=http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2010-2011/presumeddead/albrenner.html|work=The Fifth Estate|accessdate=March 6, 2011}}</ref> He is interviewed living in an unnamed small town in [[North Carolina]] and says he cannot explain why he left.


==Death==
==Death==
Brenner died Feb. 13, 2012 at age 64 in [[Clinton, North Carolina]] after a long illness.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Spartan All-American Brenner passes away at age 64 |url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/former-spartan-all-american-brenner-passes-away-at-age-64 |publisher=wxyz.com |accessdate=13 February 2012 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Brenner died on February 13, 2012, at age 64, in [[Clinton, North Carolina]], after a long illness.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Spartan All-American Brenner passes away at age 64 |url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/former-spartan-all-american-brenner-passes-away-at-age-64 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120918212510/http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/former-spartan-all-american-brenner-passes-away-at-age-64 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 18, 2012 |publisher=wxyz.com |accessdate=February 13, 2012 }}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of solved missing person cases: pre-2000|List of solved missing person cases]]


==References==
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For the production designer, see Albert Brenner.

Al Brenner
No. 25
Born:(1947-11-13)November 13, 1947
Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
Died:February 13, 2012(2012-02-13) (aged 64)
Clinton, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeMichigan State
NFL draft1969, round: 7, pick: 170
Drafted byNew York Giants
Career history
As player
1969–1970New York Giants (NFL)
1971–1974Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1975Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1975–1977Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1972
CFL East All-Star1972, 1974

Allen Ray Brenner (November 13, 1947 – February 13, 2012) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He played in the CFL for seven years.

Football career

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Brenner played defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Rough Riders from 1971 to 1977. He was a CFL All-Star in 1972, the same year he set a record of most interceptions in a season at 15, and also won the Grey Cup with the Tiger-Cats. He was also part of the Ottawa Rough Riders when they won the Grey Cup in 1976. Brenner started his career with the New York Giants of the NFL, for whom he played two seasons. He played college football at Michigan State University where he was an All-American in 1968. was also the head coach of the Burlington Braves of the Canadian Junior Football League in 1981.

While playing in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats he intercepted Joe Theismann four times in one game. Brenner also was part of "The Game of the Century", where both Michigan State and Notre Dame were ranked number one in the country and went to a 10–10 tie in 1966.

Disappearance

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Brenner was reported missing in April 1983. He, his wife, and four children were residents of Burlington, Ontario.[1] Brenner is featured in a Fifth Estate program on December 3, 2010 which discusses his disappearance and subsequent resurfacing eight years after abandoning his family.[2] He is interviewed living in an unnamed small town in North Carolina and says he cannot explain why he left.

Death

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Brenner died on February 13, 2012, at age 64, in Clinton, North Carolina, after a long illness.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wife Rebuilds Life After Ex-star Vanishes". The Windsor Star. July 17, 1984. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  2. ^ "The Story of Al Brenner". The Fifth Estate. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  3. ^ "Former Spartan All-American Brenner passes away at age 64". wxyz.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.


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