Glynn Gregory
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Position: | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
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High school: | Abilene (Texas) | ||
College: | SMU | ||
NFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 9 / Pick: 114 | ||
AFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 13 / Pick: 102 | ||
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Glynn Stephens Gregory (July 6, 1939 – February 14, 2013) was an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. Following an outstanding prep career, he played at Southern Methodist University.
Early years
Gregory attended Abilene High School, where he developed into one of the greatest athletes in Texas high school history.[1]
He earned
Gregory received All-State honors and was one of the region's brightest pro-
He was named Honorable-mention All-state as a shooting guard in basketball. Although he didn't practice track because of time conflicts with the other sports, but was involved in the Abilene Recreation Department program, registering a 100-yard dash in 9.8 seconds.
In 1969, he was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.[2] In 2013, he was inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]
College career
After graduating from high school in 1956, he was a highly touted and sought after college football recruit and ultimately accepted an athletic scholarship from
In his sophomore year, with Don Meredith as his quarterback, he had 55 rushes for 208 yards and 16 receptions for 189 yards. The next season, he led the Southwest Conference and tied for ninth in the nation with 30 receptions for 369 yards, while registering 50 runs for 269 yards. He played as a halfback, punter, defensive back and was voted the team's player of the year.
As a senior, he was limited with a rib injury, recording 28 rushes for 95 yards and 8 receptions for 120 yards in 10 games.
He finished his college career, earning three letters each in football and baseball. He also received All-Southwest Conference honors in both sports. In 1984, he was inducted into the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame.[6]
Professional career
Gregory was selected in the ninth round (114th overall) of the
As a rookie, he was used at 5 different positions both on offense and defense. The next year his career was cut short by a knee injury he suffered in
Personal life
Gregory became a 33rd-degree Mason and was a member of the National Honor Society as a schoolboy. He worked for 31 years in the
References
- ^ "West Texas grid stars put region in spotlight". Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Texas High School Football Hall of Fame bio". Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame bio". Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "The Wonderful World Of Sport". Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Grown Men Know How To Read". Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "TSMU Athletics Hall of Fame bio". Retrieved February 3, 2023.