Garry Lewis (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | August 25, 1967 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Walter L. Cohen (New Orleans) | ||
| College: | Alcorn State (1986–1989) | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1990 / Round: 7 / Pick: 173 | ||
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Garry Lewis Jr. was born on August 25, 1967. He is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of teams like the Los Angeles Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Kansas City Chiefs. Garry also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Before turning professional, he played college football at Alcorn State University.
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Garry Lewis's Early Life and College Years
Garry Lewis Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. This happened on August 25, 1967. He went to Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans.
He was a key player for the Alcorn State Braves. He played college football from 1986 to 1989. In 2023, he was honored by being added to the school's sports hall of fame.
Garry Lewis's Professional Football Career
Playing in the NFL
The Los Angeles Raiders picked Garry Lewis in the 1990 NFL draft. He was chosen in the seventh round. This was the 173rd pick overall. He joined the team on June 9.
In 1990, Garry played in 12 games for the Raiders. He started five of those games. He also played in two playoff games that year. In one playoff game, he made an interception. In 1991, he played in all 16 games. He started two games that season.
In 1992, Garry was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. This happened on February 1. Later, on August 26, 1992, he was traded again. This time, he went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played in all 16 games for the Buccaneers that year. He started two games and made one interception. He left the team in July 1993.
Garry then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. This was on September 8, 1993. He played in one game for them. He was released a week later.
Playing in the CFL
In 1994, Garry Lewis played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. This team is in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in 14 games. He made 41 tackles and had one interception. He also broke up four passes. He was known as a defensive halfback for the Rough Riders.
In 1995, he played five games for the Rough Riders. He made 21 tackles and had another interception. He left the team in August 1995.
Later in August 1995, Garry joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This is another CFL team. He played as a cornerback for them. In 1995, he played in ten games. He made 25 tackles and had five interceptions. He also broke up one pass.
In 1996, Garry played in nine games for the Tiger-Cats. He started all of them. He made 26 tackles and had one interception. He missed seven weeks that year because of a broken ankle. He became a free agent after the season ended.
After Football: A New Role
After his playing career, Garry Lewis returned to Alcorn State University. He became the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance there.
