1. Gary Wayne Baxter was born on November 24,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League.
10 Facts About Gary Baxter
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Gary Baxter played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Gary Baxter was selected out of Baylor University in the second round, with the 62nd overall pick of the 2001 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Gary Baxter is perhaps best known for a play made in a 2004 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in which he inadvertently caused an injury to the Steelers' starting quarterback, Tommy Maddox, forcing their rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger into action.
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On March 2,2005, Gary Baxter signed a six-year, $30 million free agent contract with the Browns that included a $10.5 million signing bonus.
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On October 22,2006, Gary Baxter's career was dealt a major blow when he tore the patella tendons in both knees during a game against the Denver Broncos.
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Gary Baxter was the first NFL player to suffer such an injury in 13 years.
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On July 30,2007, Gary Baxter returned to practice, although in limited capacity.
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The recovery, which surprised and confounded many doctors close to Gary Baxter, marked the first time that a player had returned to the field of play after such a devastating injury.
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On October 23,2007, the Browns placed Gary Baxter on injured reserve.