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| − | '''Gregory Townsend Sr.''' (born November 3, 1961 in [[Los Angeles, California]]) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive end]] in the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Raiders]] in the fourth round of the [[1983 NFL Draft]]. |
+ | '''Gregory Townsend Sr.''' (born November 3, 1961 in [[Los Angeles, California]]), is a former [[American football]] [[defensive end]] in the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Raiders]] in the fourth round of the [[1983 NFL Draft]]. |
Townsend also played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. |
Townsend also played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Los Angeles Raiders=== |
===Los Angeles Raiders=== |
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| − | Townsend was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Raiders]] in the fourth round of the [[1983 NFL Draft]]. He was selected to 2 [[Pro Bowl]]s and he was a 4-time [[All-Pro]] selection. He won |
+ | Townsend was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Raiders]] in the fourth round of the [[1983 NFL Draft]]. He was selected to 2 [[Pro Bowl]]s, and he was a 4-time [[All-Pro]] selection. He won a [[Super Bowl]] ring with the Raiders in 1984. |
===Philadelphia Eagles=== |
===Philadelphia Eagles=== |
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===Oakland Raiders=== |
===Oakland Raiders=== |
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==Legacy== |
==Legacy== |
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In 2012, Townsend partnered with Celebrity Publishing to release his memoir entitled "All Time."<ref>{{cite web|title=Celebrity Publishing|url=http://celebritypublishing.com}}</ref> |
In 2012, Townsend partnered with Celebrity Publishing to release his memoir entitled "All Time."<ref>{{cite web|title=Celebrity Publishing|url=http://celebritypublishing.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Oakland Raiders players]] |
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| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 3, 1961 | |
| Place of birth: Los Angeles, California | |
| Career information | |
| College: Texas Christian | |
| NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | |
| Debuted in 1983 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]] | |
| Last played in 1997 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]] | |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Sacks | 109.5 |
| Interceptions | 3 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Gregory Townsend Sr. (born November 3, 1961 in Los Angeles, California), is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL Draft.
Townsend also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
College career
He played college football at Texas Christian.
Professional career
Los Angeles Raiders
Townsend was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He was selected to 2 Pro Bowls, and he was a 4-time All-Pro selection. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Raiders in 1984.
Philadelphia Eagles
In 1994, he signed with the team and only played there for one season.
Oakland Raiders
In 1997, he returned to the Raiders and played for the team that drafted him.
Legacy
Townsend is currently 16th on the NFL's all-time list for career sacks with 109.5.[1] He also recovered 8 fumbles and returned three of them for touchdowns.
Personal
His son, Greg Townsend, Jr., is currently a defensive end at USC.[2]
In 2012, Townsend partnered with Celebrity Publishing to release his memoir entitled "All Time."[3]
References
- ↑ NFL All-Time Sack Leaders ESPN.com. Accessed December 3, 2007.
- ↑ USC Roster USC Roster. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Celebrity Publishing". http://celebritypublishing.com.
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