James Robert Auer (born January 4, 1962) is a former

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who played for the

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in 1987. He played

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. Auer played prep football at Washington Township High School in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.Jim Auer
Pro Football Archives. Accessed November 17, 2022. "High School: Washington Township (Sewell, NJ)"

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1962 births Living people American football defensive ends Georgia Bulldogs football players Philadelphia Eagles players National Football League replacement players Players of American football from New Jersey Players of American football from Philadelphia People from Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey Sportspeople from Gloucester County, New Jersey Washington Township High School (New Jersey) alumni {{defensive-lineman-1960s-stub