Gary Burley

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Gary Burley
Burley in 2011
Date of birth (1952-12-08) December 8, 1952 (age 71)
Place of birthColumbus, Ohio
Career information
Position(s)Defensive lineman
US collegePittsburgh
NFL draft1975 / Round: 3 / Pick 55
Career history
As player
1976–1983Cincinnati Bengals
1984Atlanta Falcons
Career stats

Gary Steven Burley (born December 8, 1952) is a former American football player who was defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.

He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1976-1983,[1] and the Atlanta Falcons in 1984.[1]

In 2006, Burley founded the Pro Start Academy, a Birmingham, Alabama-based organization that 'mentors young athletes and provides tips on how they can achieve success on and off the football field'. [2] In 2014, he suffered from salmonella poisoning in his knee and was confined to a wheelchair for six months. [2]

References

  1. ^ a b https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurlGa20.htm
  2. ^ a b Williams, Roy L. (2015-07-10). "Gary Burley of Pro Start Academy shares his story at Aldridge Gardens". HooverSun.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.