John Gordy
American football player (1935–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the United States Air Force general, see John R. Gordy.
John Thomas Gordy, Jr. (July 17, 1935 – January 30, 2009) was an American football player for 11 years from 1957 to 1967. He was an offensive guard for the Detroit Lions.
Quick Facts Date of birth, Place of birth ...
Date of birth | (1935-07-17)July 17, 1935 |
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Place of birth | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Date of death | January 30, 2009(2009-01-30) (aged 73) |
Place of death | Orange, California, U.S. |
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Position(s) | Offensive Guard |
US college | Tennessee |
High school | Nashville (TN) Isaac Litton |
NFL draft | 1957 / Round: 2 / Pick: 24 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1957–1967 | Detroit Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 3 |
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