Jerome Gantt facts for kids
| Born: | October 20, 1948 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 266 lb (121 kg) |
| College | North Carolina Central |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1970 | Buffalo Bills (NFL) |
| 1972–1973 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
| 1974 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) |
| 1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
| 1974 | Montreal Alouettes (CFL) |
| 1975 | Charlotte Hornets (WFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerome Gantt, born on October 20, 1948, is a former American football player. He was a professional offensive tackle, which is a position on the offensive line in football. He played in two major leagues: the National Football League (NFL) in the United States and the Canadian Football League (CFL) in Canada. Jerome Gantt is also a two-time Grey Cup champion, which is the biggest championship in Canadian football.
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Jerome Gantt's Football Journey
College Football Days
Jerome Gantt played college football at North Carolina Central University. This is where he showed off his skills as a strong offensive tackle. His talent was noticed by professional teams.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Jerome Gantt was chosen in the 1970 NFL draft. The Buffalo Bills picked him in the fourth round. He was the 80th player chosen overall that year. He played six games for the Bills as a backup player.
Adventures in Canadian Football
In 1972, Jerome Gantt moved to Canada to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This was a big move for his career.
Winning the Grey Cup with Hamilton
In his first year with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Jerome Gantt helped his team win the Grey Cup. This is the championship game of the CFL. It was a great achievement for him and his team.
Moving to Other Teams
In 1974, Jerome Gantt played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Later that same year, he joined the Montreal Alouettes. He continued to be a strong player in the CFL.
Another Grey Cup Victory
Jerome Gantt had another amazing year in 1974. He was part of the Montreal Alouettes team that also won the Grey Cup. This made him a two-time Grey Cup champion!
Finishing His Career
Jerome Gantt finished his professional football career in 1975. He played for the Charlotte Hornets in the World Football League (WFL). After that season, he retired from playing football.
External Links
- Jerome Gantt's Bio on CFLapedia
- Jerome Gantt's Stats on Pro-Football Reference
