Gary Porter (American football)

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Gary Porter
Personal information
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Tomball (Tomball, Texas)
College: Northwestern Oklahoma State
Position: Quarterback
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:65 / 105
Passing yards:792
TDINT:13–6
Passer rating:92.24
Rushing TDs:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Gary Porter is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Texas Terror of the Arena Football League (AFL). He first enrolled at Oklahoma State University before transferring to Northwestern Oklahoma State University. [1] Porter attended Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas. [2] Porter also coached the Peoria Pirates and Mohegan Wolves. [3]

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References

  1. Cooper, Mark (December 6, 2014). "OSU Sports: What's it like to start Bedlam as a true freshman? Ask Gary Porter, who, 22 years ago, was the last to do it as a Cowboy". tulsaworld.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  2. Bob Hersom (December 13, 1991). "Texas QB Selects OSU; Crescent Star Picks TU". www.newsok.com. The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  3. Mike Vergane (January 21, 2002). "A new beginning for Porter, Wolves". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. Retrieved July 20, 2017.