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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | May 13, 1959 Los Angeles, California | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 273 lb (124 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Washington Preparatory (CA) | ||||
| College: | UCLA | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1982 / Round: 9 / Pick: 249 | ||||
Career history
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Joe Gary III (born May 13, 1959) is a former American football defensive end in the United States Football League for the Birmingham Stallions. He played college football at UCLA.
Early years[]
Gary attended Washington Preparatory High School, where he was a two-way player in football. He won the discus crown in 1976. He won the city shot put title in 1977.
He accepted a football scholarship from UCLA. As a junior, he intercepted a pass against Ohio State University.
In 1977, he was redshirted to gain additional experience. He shared starting duties at defensive tackle in his last 3 seasons. As a senior, he registered 3 tackles and intercepted a pass in the final minutes, to secure a win against Arizona State University.[1] He finished his college career with 5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss.
Professional career[]
Dallas Cowboys[]
Gary was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the ninth round (249th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft.[2] He was waived on August 31.[3]
Los Angeles Rams[]
On May 12, 1983, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams to play nose tackle.[4] He was cut on August 23.[5]
Philadelphia Eagles[]
In 1984, he signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles to play defensive end. He was released on July 30.[6]
Oklahoma Outlaws (USFL)[]
In 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Oklahoma Outlaws of the United States Football League. On February 20, he was traded to the Birmingham Stallions in exchange for a future draft choice.[7]
Birmingham Stallions (USFL)[]
In 1984, he was a backup defensive end and had one sack during the season.
Baltimore Stars (USFL)[]
On December 18, 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Stars of the United States Football League, to play defensive end.[8] He was released before the start of the season.
References[]
- ↑ "Tom Ramsey passed for one touchdown and ran for...". https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/11/14/Tom-Ramsey-passed-for-one-touchdown-and-ran-for/8390374562000/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "NFL DRAFT (Team by team) At New York, April 27-28". https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/04/28/NFL-DRAFT-Team-by-team-At-New-York-April-27-28/3116388814400/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "The Dallas Cowboys cut their last two punters from...". https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/08/31/The-Dallas-Cowboys-cut-their-last-two-punters-from/5694399614400/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/245266049/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/97796250/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "The Philadelphia Eagles cut six free agents Monday, reducing...". https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/07/30/The-Philadelphia-Eagles-cut-six-free-agents-Monday-reducing/9366460008000/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/121664167/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/20192140/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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