Perry Griggs Explained

Position:Wide receiver
Number:28
Birth Date:17 September 1954
Birth Place:Lafayette, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:183
Draftyear:1977
Draftround:5
Draftpick:116
High School:Lanett (AL)
College:Troy State
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:GrigPe20

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Everybody Would Like To Have Perry Griggs. 14. Opelika-Auburn News. August 28, 1975. November 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: Griggs Is Nation's Top Punt Returner. 14. Opelika-Auburn News. November 24, 1974. November 12, 2023.