--- title: "The Original Home-Run Threat: Bobby Wagner’s Record-Breaking Marauder Career" description: Bobby Wagner's explosive performance in the early 1990s transformed UMary Football, setting records and leading the team to national prominence. image: https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(52)-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/marauder-football-alumni-association-blog/the-original-home-run-threat-bobby-wagners-record-breaking-marauder-career#main-content) ![2x10 Marauder Football Alumni Association (2)](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hubfs/2x10%20Marauder%20Football%20Alumni%20Association%20(2).png "2x10 Marauder Football Alumni Association (2)") [Website](https://marauderfootballalumni.com/)[Membership Levels](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/-levels) --- [Business Opportunities](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/marketing-branding-experience)[Events](https://marauderfootballalumni.com/group-events) ![](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(52)-1.png?width=2000&height=1000&name=Untitled%20design%20(52)-1.png) Marauder Alumni Hall of Fame # The Original Home-Run Threat: Bobby Wagner’s Record-Breaking Marauder Career ![Marauder Football Alumni Association](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(51)%20copy-1.png?width=48&height=48&name=Untitled%20design%20(51)%20copy-1.png) Marauder Football Alumni Association February 9, 2026 Long before Marauder Football was regularly in the national rankings, the program had a workhorse in the backfield who could change a game every time he touched the ball. His name: **Bobby Wagner**. A dynamic running back with breakaway speed and incredible vision, Wagner powered the University of Mary offense in the early 1990s, helping turn a young program into a **conference champion and national playoff contender**—and leaving his name all over the record book. ## From California Stardom to Modesto to Mary After an **outstanding high school career in California**, Wagner signed with **Modesto Junior College**, a Central Valley Conference member in his home state. There, he continued his strong play for two seasons, setting the stage for his move to Bismarck. In **1992**, Bobby enrolled at the **University of Mary**, and the Marauders offense changed overnight. ## 1992: Instant Impact and a Playoff Run Wasting no time, Wagner immediately became the focal point of the UMary offense: - The Marauders went **7–1–1** - Captured a **co-conference championship** - Earned a spot in the **NAIA playoffs** That season, Wagner: - Rushed for **1,112 yards** - Scored **92 points** He turned routine handoffs into big gains and gave Mary a true home-run threat any time the ball was in his hands. ## 1993: Raising the Bar and Rewriting the Records If 1992 was special, **1993** was legendary. That year, the Marauders: - Finished **8–3** - Won their **first-ever NAIA playoff game**, advancing to the **quarterfinals** Wagner’s numbers were staggering: - **1,752 rushing yards** –  - **148 points scored** – shattering his own scoring record by 56 points - **22 touchdowns in a single season** In two separate games in 1993, he scored **four touchdowns**: - Against **Mayville State** - Against **Valley City State University** Defenses knew exactly who was getting the ball. They still couldn’t stop him. ## Career Marks That Still Stand Tall Incredibly, Wagner compiled these numbers in just **two seasons** at UMary, yet he remains one of the most prolific offensive players in school history. **Career records and rankings:** - **2,864 rushing yards** –  - **240 career points** –  - **37 career touchdowns** - **22 touchdowns in 1993 alone** He also owns one of the most explosive special-teams plays in school history: - **99-yard kickoff return** against **Western Montana** during his senior season (1993) – a UMary record for **longest kickoff return** Bobby wasn’t just a great running back; he was a one-man scoring engine. ## Honors and Recognition Wagner’s on-field dominance did not go unnoticed: - **Two-time All-Conference selection** - **1993 NAIA Second Team All-American** For a back who only played two seasons in Bismarck, that level of national recognition speaks volumes about just how much impact he had. ## A Legacy for Every Marauder Running Back For today’s Marauder tailbacks, **Bobby Wagner’s** career offers a blueprint: - Be **reliable** enough to carry the offense. - Be **explosive** enough to flip a game in a single play. - Be **consistent** enough to produce week after week, season after season. 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