Buddy Curry
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | June 4, 1958 Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 224 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Danville (VA) George Washington | ||
| College: | North Carolina | ||
| NFL draft: | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||
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George Jessel "Buddy" Curry (born June 4, 1958) is a former American college and professional
He is currently the head master trainer for USA Football's "Heads Up Football Program", which teaches youth athletes proper tackling techniques.[1]
High school career
Buddy Curry was the defensive stalwart on Coach Alger Pugh's fine mid-1970s George Washington Eagles teams in Danville, VA.[2]
College career
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NFL career
In his rookie year, Curry co-shared the Defensive Rookie of the Year award with fellow Atlanta linebacker Al Richardson. In 1983, Curry made 229 tackles, which remains the most by a Falcons defender in a season, followed by Keith Brooking's 212 tackles in 2002.[3] He blocked a field goal during a 26–14 victory against the Los Angeles Rams on October 12, 1986.[4]
Personal life
His son, Jessel Curry was a 2009 recruit to the Auburn University Tigers Football team. He also has another son named David Curry who is a Linebacker at Georgia Tech.[5] His daughter, Gaby plays libero for Kentucky.
References
- ^ "Buddy Curry helping Heads Up program with Kids & Pros". NFL Evolution. 2013-04-27. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
- ^ "Buddy Curry".
- ^ "FALCONS RE-SIGN BROOKING". The Boston Globe. Associated Press. February 21, 2003. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ "Falcons' short drives bump Rams off the top". Chicago Sun-Times. Associated Press. October 13, 1986. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2014.(subscription required)
- ^ Casazza, Mike (May 18, 2009). "Mountaineer football 2010 commitment list grows". Charleston Daily Mail. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2014.(subscription required)