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 / Round: 5 / Pick: 116 | ||
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Perry Griggs (born September 17, 1954) is a former professional American 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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