Joe Gary

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Joe Gary
No. 90
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1959-05-13) May 13, 1959 (age 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:273 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school: Washington Preparatory (CA)
College: UCLA
NFL draft: 1982  / Round: 9 / Pick: 249
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Joe Gary III (born May 13, 1959) is a former American football defensive end in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Birmingham Stallions. He played college football at UCLA.

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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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Tom Ramsey passed for one touchdown and ran for..." Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. ↑ "NFL DRAFT (Team by team) At New York, April 27–28" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ "The Dallas Cowboys cut their last two punters from..." Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  6. ↑ "The Philadelphia Eagles cut six free agents Monday, reducing..." Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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