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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | March 24, 1952 Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 9, 2013 (aged 61) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Griffin (GA) | ||||||
| College: | Clark (GA) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1975 / Round: 5 / Pick: 123 | ||||||
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Gregory Alonza McCrary (born March 24, 1952 – died April 9, 2013) was an American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Greg played for several teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers.
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Greg McCrary's Football Journey
Greg McCrary was a talented athlete who made it to the professional football league. He was known for his skills as a tight end, a position that combines blocking for running plays and catching passes.
Early Life and College Football
Greg McCrary was born in Griffin, Georgia, on March 24, 1952. He attended Griffin High School where he played football. After high school, he went on to play college football at Clark Atlanta University. Playing for the Clark Atlanta Panthers, he honed his skills and became a standout player.
Playing in the NFL
Greg McCrary's talent was noticed by professional teams. In 1975, he was chosen in the NFL Draft. This is a special event where NFL teams pick new players from colleges. Greg was picked in the fifth round, as the 123rd player overall.
His first team was the Atlanta Falcons, where he played from 1975 to 1977. After that, he joined the Washington Redskins in 1978. Later that same year, he moved to the San Diego Chargers, playing with them until 1980. He returned to the Washington Redskins for his final season in 1981.
During his time in the NFL, Greg McCrary caught 22 passes for 228 yards. He also scored 4 touchdowns, which are big plays where a player carries or catches the ball into the end zone.
Later Life
After his football career, Greg McCrary lived a private life. He passed away on April 9, 2013, at the age of 61.
