Perry Griggs
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Lafayette, Alabama, U.S. | September 17, 1954||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Lanett (AL) | ||
College: | Troy State | ||
NFL draft: | 1977 / Round: 5 / Pick: 116 | ||
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Perry Griggs (born September 17, 1954) is a former professional American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) in 1977 for the Baltimore Colts.
Early life and career
Griggs attended Lanett High School in Chambers County, Alabama before moving on to Troy State University. He joined the Troy Trojans football team as a walk-on in 1973, but by 1974 was named the Gulf South Conference's Player of the year, leading the team in scoring, receptions, punt returns and kickoff returns.[1] He set a school record for kickoff returns, and led the country in 28.0 yards per punt return.[2]
References
- ^ "Everybody Would Like To Have Perry Griggs". Opelika-Auburn News. August 28, 1975. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Griggs Is Nation's Top Punt Returner". Opelika-Auburn News. November 24, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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