Greg Montgomery facts for kids
| Date of birth: | October 29, 1964 |
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| Place of birth: | Morristown, New Jersey |
| Date of death: | August 23, 2020 (aged 55) |
| Place of death: | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Career information
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| Position(s): | Punter |
| College: | Michigan State |
| High school: | Red Bank Regional (Little Silver, New Jersey) |
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick 72 |
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Career highlights and awards
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| Pro Bowls: | 1 |
Greg Montgomery (October 29, 1964 – August 23, 2020) was a talented American football player. He was best known as a punter in the National Football League (NFL). Greg played for nine seasons with three different teams.
He was born in Morristown, New Jersey, on October 29, 1964.
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Greg Montgomery's Football Journey
Greg Montgomery was a professional football player. He played as a punter in the NFL. A punter is a special player who kicks the ball far down the field. This happens when their team needs to give the ball to the other team.
College Years at Michigan State
Before joining the NFL, Greg played college football. He attended Michigan State University. He was a star player there. His skills helped him get noticed by professional teams. He was even named to Michigan State University's All-Time team. This means he was one of the best players ever for their football program.
Playing in the NFL
Greg Montgomery was drafted into the NFL in 1988. The Houston Oilers picked him in the third round. He played for the Oilers from 1988 to 1993.
After his time with the Oilers, he joined the Detroit Lions. He played for them in 1994. Later, he played for the Baltimore Ravens. He was with the Ravens from 1996 to 1997. Greg retired from professional football in 1997.
Later Life and Passing
Greg Montgomery passed away on August 23, 2020. He was 55 years old. He died in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
