Perry Griggs
American football player (born 1954)
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Perry Griggs (born September 17, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) in 1977 for the Baltimore Colts. He played college football for the Troy Trojans.
PositionWide receiver
BornSeptember 17, 1954
Lafayette, Alabama, U.S.
Lafayette, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born | September 17, 1954 Lafayette, Alabama, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Lanett (Lanett, Alabama) | ||||
| College | Troy State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 5th round, 116th overall pick | ||||
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Early life and career
Griggs attended Lanett High School in Chambers County, Alabama before moving on to Troy State University. He joined the Trojans 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]
