Greg Schaum
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| Position: | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Died: | July 1, 2021 (aged 67)[1] Perry Hall, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Baltimore (MD) Polytechnic | ||
| College: | Michigan State | ||
| NFL draft: | 1976 / Round: 7 / Pick: 186 | ||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Gregory James Schaum (January 1, 1954 – July 1, 2021) was a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. He played college football at Michigan State University.
Early years
Schaum attended the
All-American
as a senior.
He accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University, where he was a three-year starter at right defensive tackle.[2]
In 2007, he was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Schaum was selected by the
1976 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he was a backup defensive end, playing in 12 games. On September 7, 1977, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury.[4] He was waived on August 28, 1978.[5]
New England Patriots
On September 7, 1978, he was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots, to provide depth after Greg Boyd and Julius Adams suffered injuries.[6] He appeared in 14 games as a backup defensive end. He was released on August 20, 1979.[7]
References
- ^ "Gregory Schaum Obituary - Nottingham, MD".
- ^ "Spartans Try To Stretch String". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "All Inductees - Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Yesterday's Sports Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Football". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Yesterday's Sports Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.