Early years

Patera was a two-year letterman in football and a three-year letterman in track and field at Cleveland High School. He earned All-PIL Honorable Mention honors in football. He was also the PIL Discus Champion and State Meet Discus Champion in track. Patera was inducted into the PIL Hall of Fame in 2011.

College career

Patera initially attended Columbia Basin College.

Brigham Young University

Patera transferred to Brigham Young University and was a letterman in football and track for the BYU Cougars. He set school records in football for most points scored and longest field goal with a 53 yarder. He was also 2nd place in WAC Discus in track.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Patera was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 449th pick in the 1968 NFL Draft. He played in five games for the team during the 1968 season.

Personal life

Patera is the brother of professional wrestler Ken Patera and American football player Jack Patera.

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