Bob Gregor
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Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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Born: | Riverside, California, U.S. | February 10, 1957||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Monte Vista (Danville, California) | ||||||
College: | Washington State | ||||||
NFL draft: | 1980 / Round: 4 / Pick: 108 | ||||||
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Robert Lee Gregor (born February 10, 1957) is an American former professional
Early life
Gregor was born on February 10, 1957, in
College career
Gregor was
Professional career
The
Looking to improve their defense and reach the Super Bowl, San Diego hired
Under new San Diego defensive coordinator
In the 1983 season opener, Gregor was diagnosed with a concussion in a 41–29 loss to the New York Jets.[11][27] Reflecting on his history, he called the injuries "frustrating".[11] He added, "I've had my share of concussions. But considering the other possibilities, a concussion isn't that bad".[11] Gregor started the season's first five games before a knee injury ended his season. The injury occurred against the New York Giants, which he started with his former college teammate Ken Greene at free safety, their first NFL start together.[28][29] The injury was not initially considered to be season-ending, but he eventually underwent two arthroscopic surgeries.[21] After Gregor appeared in just 23 games in three years as a starter,[1] the Chargers attempted to increase his availability by starting Miles McPherson in his place in 1984.[21] Nonetheless, Gregor's season ended after he tore ankle ligaments in week 7 against Kansas City and was placed on injured reserve.[30][31][32]
After years of ranking among the worst defenses in the NFL, San Diego decided during the offseason to begin an extensive youth movement. On July 9, 1985, Gregor was among eight veterans, including six on defense, who were released.
Later years
After his career in 2012, Gregor joined a concussion-related
See also
References
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- ^ "Bob Gregor". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ Magee, Jerry (April 30, 1980). "Quarterback Rich Chargers Pick Up Another". The San Diego Union. p. C-1. Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Magee, Jerry (July 29, 1980). "Chargers Hopefuls Not Lacking Talent". The San Diego Union. p. C-2. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ a b c d e Shaw, Bud (September 10, 1983). "If Charger Bob Gregor Can Remain Healthy...". Evening Tribune. pp. B-2, B-7. Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via NewsBank.
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- ^ "1980 San Diego Chargers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ Voisin, Ailene (September 23, 1981). "Big Plays, Turnovers Redeem Porous, Inconsistent Defense". The San Diego Union. p. C-1. Retrieved December 4, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Bisheff, Bill (September 3, 1981). "New faces dot Chargers' defensive lineup". Evening Tribune. p. C-1. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Magee, Jerry (October 15, 1981). "Chargers Pass On Old-Timers". The San Diego Union. pp. C-1, C-3. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via NewsBank.
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- ^ "1981 San Diego Chargers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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- ^ a b Canepa, Nick (September 16, 1982). "Gregor embodies hard-hitting side of Chargers' defense". Evening Tribune. p. E-8. Retrieved December 5, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Magee, Jerry (August 8, 1982). "Chargers Seek Protection For 'Hit Man'". The San Diego Union. p. H-3. Retrieved December 5, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Magee, Jerry (September 6, 1983). "Crowded sideline may have contributed to error". The San Diego Union. p. C-5. Retrieved December 5, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Magee, Jerry (September 29, 1983). "Chargers to double-team Giants". The San Diego Union. p. C-1. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "San Diego Chargers at New York Giants – October 2nd, 1983". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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- ^ "Bob Gregor 1984 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Magee, Jerry (July 10, 1985). "Chargers cut eight veterans, sign Jackson". San Diego Union. pp. E-1, E-7. Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via NewsBank.
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- ^ "IN RE: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS' CONCUSSION INJURY LITIGATION" (PDF). UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. p. 12. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Judge approves potential $1 billion settlement to resolve NFL concussion lawsuits". USA Today. AP. April 22, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2023.