Perry Griggs
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born | September 17, 1954 Lafayette, Alabama, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Lanett (AL) | ||||
| College | Troy State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 5th round, 116th overall pick | ||||
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Perry Griggs (born September 17, 1954) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) in 1977 for the Baltimore Colts.
Early life and career
[edit]Griggs attended Lanett High School in Chambers County, Alabama before moving on to Troy State University. He joined the Troy Trojans football team as a walk-on in 1973, but by 1974 was named the Gulf South Conference's Player of the year, leading the team in scoring, receptions, punt returns and kickoff returns.[1] He set a school record for kickoff returns, and led the country in 28.0 yards per punt return.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Everybody Would Like To Have Perry Griggs". Opelika-Auburn News. August 28, 1975. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Griggs Is Nation's Top Punt Returner". Opelika-Auburn News. November 24, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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