Greg Davidson (American football)
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| Position | Center | ||||
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| Born | April 24, 1958 Independence, Iowa, U.S. | ||||
| Died | June 2024 (aged 66) | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||
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| High school | John Foster Dulles (Sugar Land, Texas) | ||||
| College | North Texas | ||||
| NFL draft | 1980: undrafted | ||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Gregory Merle Davidson (April 24, 1958 – June 2024) was an American professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons.[1] He played college football for the North Texas Mean Green and was signed by the Houston Oilers as an undrafted free agent in 1980. He died in 2024.[2]
Professional career
Houston Oilers
Davidson signed with the Houston Oilers as an undrafted free agent following the 1980 NFL draft. He played in 39 games for Houston over the next three seasons, serving as the backup center and long snapper. He was released before the 1983 season.
San Antonio Gunslingers/Michigan Panthers
In 1984, Davidson was signed by the San Antonio Gunslingers and quickly traded to the Michigan Panthers.[3] Davidson did not play for either team.
Houston Gamblers
Davidson was signed by the Houston Gamblers on April 26, 1984.[4] He played six games for the Gamblers in the 1984 season.
Personal life
Davidson has four sons, including Beau and Christian Davidson, who both played college football. Beau played long snapper and tight end at Syracuse and North Texas from 2003 to 2007. He currently serves as the director of player personnel at University of Connecticut.[5][6] Christian played long snapper at North Texas from 2005 to 2009, and currently coaches at Azle High School in Azle, Texas.[7]
References
- ^ "Greg Davidson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Mr. Gregory Merle Davidson's Memorial Website". everloved.com. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Former Houston Oiler Davidson Serves Passion For Game Long After Playing Days Had Ended". Academy Sports + Outdoors. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Greg Davidson". Houston-Gamblers.com. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Beau Davidson". Syracuse Athletics. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Beau Davidson". UConnHuskies.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Christian Davidson". MeanGreenSports.com. Retrieved November 23, 2020.