Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
An AP All-East Honorable Mention selection in 1978 as a fullback, Kehler gained 2,567 rushing yards in his is career (the most by a RU fullback). Kehler was a three-year starter, and helped lead Rutgers to a 28-6 mark over that span. He was the team's leading rusher in 1976, 1977 and 1978. He ranks fifth in career carries with 537, and averaged 4.8 yards per career in his career. This sturdy back had five 100-yard games in his career. Kehler was a star player at a vaunted Westfield High School program where his father, Gary, was the legendary coach.
