Gary Parris

American football player (born 1950)

Gary Parris
No. 80, 84, 89
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1950-06-13) June 13, 1950 (age 75)
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolVero Beach (Vero Beach, Florida)
CollegeFlorida State
NFL draft1973: 15th round, 372nd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions45
Receiving yards512
Receiving TDs5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gary Thomas Parris (born June 13, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles before playing in the NFL for three 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

  1. ^ "Gary Parris - Browns' Mr. Clutch". Indian River Press Journal. December 25, 1977. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
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