Gary Burley
Date of birth | December 8, 1952 |
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Place of birth | Columbus, Ohio |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
US college | Pittsburgh |
NFL draft | 1975 / Round: 3 / Pick 55 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1976–1983 | Cincinnati Bengals |
1984 | Atlanta Falcons |
Career stats | |
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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
- ^ a b https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurlGa20.htm
- ^ 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.