Tony Cherry
Libyan gridiron football player (born 1963)
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Anthony Earl Cherry (born February 8, 1963) is a Libyan former professional football running back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the B.C. Lions. He was selected in the 1986 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers in the ninth round (240th pick) out of the University of Oregon.[1] He is distinguished as being the first Libyan to play in the National Football League (NFL). Cherry's height is 5'7".[2]
PositionRunning back
BornFebruary 8, 1963
Tripoli, Libya
Tripoli, Libya
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight187 lb (85 kg)
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | February 8, 1963 Tripoli, Libya | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Victor Valley (Victorville, California, U.S.) | ||||||||
| College | Oregon | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1986: 9th round, 240th overall pick | ||||||||
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