Gary Compton

Touchdowns:	176
Tackles:	157
Interceptions:	15

Gary Compton
No. 2, 3, 4
Position:	East Texas State
Undrafted:	1991
Career history
As a player:
	Dallas Texans (1992–1993); Fort Worth Cavalry (1994); Milwaukee Mustangs (1995–2001); Indiana Firebirds (2002); Grand Rapids Rampage (2002); Tampa Bay Storm (2003); Philadelphia Soul (2004);
As a coach:
	Bakersfield Blitz (2006–2007); Head coach; Milwaukee Iron (2009);
Career highlights and awards
	ArenaBowl champion (XVII); 3× First Team 2001); 2× All-Ironman Team (1999, 2001); "Build Ford Tough" Man of the Year (2001); AFL's Second Team 15th Anniversary Team (2001); #2 Retired by the Milwaukee Mustangs;
Career Arena statistics
Touchdowns:
Touchdowns:	176
Tackles:	157
Interceptions:	15
	Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Gary Compton (born May 9, 1968) is a former

East Texas State (now Texas A&M-Commerce) from 1987-1990 where he was an All-Conference and All-American Wide Receiver as well as a Harlon Hill

Award candidate. He is the all-time leading career receiver for the A&M-Commerce Football program.

Early years

Compton was born and raised in Irving, Texas. In an interview with ArenaFan.com, he described himself as a "Typical Texas kid. My parents dressed me up in Dallas Cowboys’ gear and enrolled me in youth football leagues as soon as I could walk. Since I was five-years-old, my parents had a football in my hands,” Compton said. “And the game has been a part of my life ever since.” Compton was a Football standout at Irving High School in Irving. His on the field successes earned him a Football scholarship to East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas.

College career

Compton attended

East Texas State University, where he was a standout wide receiver.^[1] A 4 year starter, he helped the Lions to an 8 win season and 2nd place finish in the Lone Star Conference in 1988 and in 1990 an LSC Conference Championship, and an appearance in the 1990 NCAA Division II playoffs finishing as national quarter-finalists with a 10-3 record. Compton graduated from ETSU in 1991 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Teaming up with future Arena League QB's Michael Trigg and Bobby Bounds

, he helped the Lion offenses of the late 80's and 1990 to become some of the most potent in the country. He left Commerce as the All-Time leader in receiving, a four-time All-Lone Star Conference and two-time All-American selection. Compton holds school and conference records for receptions (181), yardage (3,041), and touchdowns (30) in a career.

Professional career

Compton went undrafted in the 1991 NFL draft but signed with the

Dallas Texans. This began a long term career in the Arena Football League that saw Compton play for the Dallas Texans, Fort Worth Cavalry, Milwaukee Mustangs, Indiana Firebirds, Grand Rapids Rampage, Tampa Bay Storm, and Philadelphia Soul

. Compton retired from Football in 2004.

Personal life

Compton is married and has 3 sons and 1 daughter and lives in Wisconsin. He has coached high school football in both Texas and Wisconsin and is currently the owner and operator of his own business.

References

^ Scott Munn (November 11, 1990). "Compton, East Texas Crush Cameron 59-0". www.newsok.com. NewsOK.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.

[1] Scott Munn (November 11, 1990). "Compton, East Texas Crush Cameron 59-0". www.newsok.com. NewsOK.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.

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