Perry Griggs

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Perry Griggs
No. 28
Position Wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1954-09-17) September 17, 1954 (age 71)
Lafayette, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolLanett (Lanett, Alabama)
College Troy State
NFL draft 1977: 5th round, 116th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Perry Griggs (born September 17, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) in 1977 for the Baltimore Colts. He played college football for the Troy Trojans.

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Early life and career

Griggs attended Lanett High School in Chambers County, Alabama before moving on to Troy State University. He joined the Trojans as a walk-on in 1973, but by 1974 was named the Gulf South Conference's Player of the year, leading the team in scoring, receptions, punt returns and kickoff returns. [1] He set a school record for kickoff returns, and led the country in 28.0 yards per punt return. [2]

References

  1. "Everybody Would Like To Have Perry Griggs". Opelika-Auburn News . August 28, 1975. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. "Griggs Is Nation's Top Punt Returner". Opelika-Auburn News . November 24, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.