Roland Harper

Quick Facts

Full Name	Roland Harper
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 28, 1953(1953-02-28)
Age	71
Birthplace	Seguin
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Roland Harper Biography

Roland Harper is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on February 28, 1953 in Seguin, Texas, United States. Roland Harper, a former American football player, was born February 28, 1953 in Seguin (Texas). He played running back for the Chicago Bears for eight seasons. He was drafted by Louisiana Tech in the 17th round of 1975. In his playing days, he was a fullback who was known for being a tough blocker and opening up defenses for Walter Payton. Harper is sixth on the Bears’ all time rushing list, with 3,044 yards and fifteen touchdowns on 757 carries over seven seasons. Harper was inducted into Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame (1996).

Harper was injured in his knee and missed the 1979 season. Harper returned to the team in 1980, and he started 12 games. He rushed for 404 yards in 1980 on 113 carries, for an average of 3.6 yards per run. He also caught 7 passes for 31 yards. However, his blocking allowed Payton to run for 1,460 yard. Harper was only able to play in 15 games in 1981. Matt Suhey took over as fullback. Harper rushed for only 106 yards on 34 runs (a 3.1 average) while catching just two passes for ten yards all year. Harper’s last season was 1982. He played in eight games and rushed for seven yards on three runs. Harper also caught one pass for eight yard.

In June 2008, Harper pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. The fraud allowed Monahan Landscape Co.. a white-owned firm, to receive a $1.5 million Chicago Public Schools landscaping contract that was supposed to be reserved for minority-owned firms. The plea also revealed that Rohar was controlled by Monahan. In June 2009 he was sentenced to two years probation, including one year house arrest.

Harper’s best year was 1978. He ran for 992 yards on just 240 carries for an average of 4.1 yards per run. Payton ran for 1,395 yards in 1978, making him the third NFL team and first NFC team to have at least 1,000 yards rushing. Payton also caught 43 passes for a career-high 340 yards. He also set another career record with eight touchdowns (6 rushing, 2 receiving). His total yardage of 1332 yards was 10th in NFL. He also had 240 rush attempts, which was 10th in NFL.

Roland Harper Net Worth

Roland Harper is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roland Harper 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Harper was the Bears’ starting fullback in 1975 even though he was drafted last round of the 1975 draft. Payton, a fellow rookie and Bears’ 1st round draft pick that year, joined Harper in the backfield. The Bears’ 6th round draft choice in 1975, Bob Avellini was a fellow rookie. He also played several games as a quarterback, making the Bears an all-rookie backfield. From 1976 to 1978, Harper, Payton, and Avelleni played the majority of the Bears’ games together. Harper ran for 453 yards and 100 carries in his rookie season. Harper’s 4.5 yards per rush was 7th best in the NFL during that season. In 1975, he also caught 27 passes for 191 yard.

Harper played in all 14 games of 1976 and increased his total rushing yards to 625 yards on 147 carries for an average of 4.3 yards per play. Harper also caught 29 passes for 291 yard. Harper ran for 457 yards in 1977 on 120 carries. He also caught 19 passes for 142 yard.

After his playing career ended, Harper continued to live in the Chicago area. Since 1990, he ran Rohar Trucking and Excavating, a company that does snow removal, trucking, transporting construction materials and erecting steel. The company helped build the skyboxes at Soldier Field, the Bears’ home field.

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Who is Roland Harper Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Roland Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Roland Harper celebrates birthday on February 28 of every year.

Where is Roland Harper now?

After his playing career ended, Harper continued to live in the Chicago area. Since 1990, he ran Rohar Trucking and Excavating, a company that does snow removal, trucking, transporting construction materials and erecting steel.

How old is Roland Harper?

69 years (February 28, 1953)

Who was in the backfield with Walter Payton?

Roland Harper : 1975–82 For Roland Harper’s entire career, he played fullback alongside Walter Payton.

Who is Roman Harper's brother?

Brothers

What is Roman Harper doing now?

As a broadcaster, Harper spent the past two seasons as a Saints analyst with WDSU in New Orleans, worked for Charlotte’s FOX 46 and currently hosts “The Clubhouse Podcast” with Kyle Bailey. Born and raised in Prattville, Ala., Harper currently resides in Charlotte with his wife and four children.