title: Peter Gruber (footballer)
text: # Peter Gruber (footballer)
  
  Peter Gruber (born 7 September 1952) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.
  
  Gruber spent four seasons in the Bundesliga with FC Bayern Munich. In 1980, he moved to the United States and signed with the Dallas Tornado of the North American Soccer League. After two outdoor and one indoor season with the Tornado, he moved to the Tampa Bay Rowdies for one season before finishing his NASL career with the Chicago Sting. In March 1986, he was awarded $22,580 in workers' compensation for a 1983 knee injury he received during an indoor game with the Sting.
  
  ## Honours
  
  * Bundesliga champion: 1979–80
  