Roger Gill (American football) explained

Roger Gill
Position:Wide receiver
Number:32
Birth Date:14 October 1940
Birth Place:League City, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Harlandale (TX)
College:Texas Tech
Afldraftyear:1963
Afldraftround:22
Afldraftpick:170
Draftyear:1963
Draftround:12
Draftpick:158
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:25
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statlabel3:Receptions
Statvalue3:5
Statlabel4:Total yards
Statvalue4:85
Pfr:G/GillRo00

Roger Ewing Gill (October 14, 1940 — January 14, 1999) was an American football wide receiver and tight end who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech.

Professional career

Gill was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 12th round of the 1963 NFL draft and by the San Diego Chargers in the 22nd round of the 1963 AFL Draft. In 1965, he caught one pass for 27 yards in 13 games played before suffering a season ending groin injury in December.[1] [2] After being released by the Eagles, Gill played minor league football for the San Antonio Toros in the Continental Football League and the Texas Football League. He was inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame in 1986.[3]

Post-playing career

Gill remained active in football in San Antionio after retiring as a player. He was the general manager of the San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Eagles Activate Kelly, an End. The New York Times. 35. December 19, 1965. April 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: Roger Gill Stats. Pro-Football-Refence.com. April 18, 2021.
  3. Web site: San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame. San Antonio Express-News. May 12, 2021.
  4. Book: Pearlman, Jeff. Football for a Buck:The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL. 2018. HMH Books. 9780544453685. August 21, 2020.