Buddy Curry
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | June 4, 1958 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Greenville, North Carolina | ||||||||
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| High school: | George Washington High School (Danville, Virginia) | ||||||||
| College: | North Carolina | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||||||||
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George Jessel "Buddy" Curry (born June 4, 1958) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons from 1980 to 1987. He played college football for the University of North Carolina A second-round pick in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, he was selected as the 1980 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was a All-Pro selection in 1980 and 1982.
He is currently the head master trainer for USA Football's "Heads Up Football Program", which teaches youth athletes proper tackling techniques.[1]
High School Career
Buddy Curry was the defensive stalwart on Coach Alger Pugh's fine mid-70's George Washington Eagles teams in Danville, VA.[2]
NFL career
In his rookie year, Curry co-shared the award with fellow Atlanta linebacker Al Richardson. In 1983, Curry made 229 tackles, which remains the most by a Falcons defender in a season, followed by Keith Brooking's 212 tackles in 2002.[3] He blocked a field goal during a 26-14 victory against the Los Angeles Rams on October 12, 1986.[4]
Personal life
His son, Jessel Curry was a 2009 recruit to West Virginia University football team.[5]
References
- ↑ "Buddy Curry helping Heads Up program with Kids & Pros". NFL Evolution. 2013-04-27. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
- ↑ http://www.gwfootball.com/curry.htm
- ↑ "FALCONS RE-SIGN BROOKING". The Boston Globe. Associated Press. February 21, 2003. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "Falcons' short drives bump Rams off the top". Chicago Sun-Times. Associated Press. October 13, 1986. Retrieved 26 March 2014.(subscription required)
- ↑ Casazza, Mike (May 18, 2009). "Mountaineer football 2010 commitment list grows". Charleston Daily Mail. Retrieved 26 March 2014.(subscription required)