Gary Parris
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | June 13, 1950 East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Vero Beach (FL) | ||||||||
| College | Florida St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1973: 15th round, 372nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Gary Thomas Parris (born June 13, 1950) is an American former professional football tight end.[1] He played for three different teams from 1973 to 1980, including the San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis (Arizona) Cardinals.
Early life
Parris was born June 13, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois. He later moved to Vero Beach, Florida. He attended Vero Beach High School, where he started playing football.
Parris graduated from Vero Beach High School, in 1969 and played at Florida State University.
References
- ^ "Gary Parris - Browns' Mr. Clutch". Indian River Press Journal. December 25, 1977. Retrieved July 17, 2025.