Gerald Irons had several nephews and great-nephews who have played in the NFL, David Irons, Kenny Irons and Paul Irons.
11 Facts About Gerald Irons
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Gerald Irons earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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Gerald Irons earned a master's degree in business administration from The University of Chicago over six off-seasons, while playing professional football as a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders.
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Gerald Irons attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law at night, while playing linebacker with the Cleveland Browns for four years.
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Gerald Irons was a past president of the Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees.
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Gerald Irons served on the CISD Board for over two decades.
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Gerald Irons was a sought-after motivational speaker, a graduate of the Houston FBI Citizens Academy, community board member of Texas Children's Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital.
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Gerald Irons worked for 32 years with The Woodlands Development Company, a division of the Howard Hughes Corporation, located in The Woodlands, Texas, a 30,000-acre master planned community.
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Gerald Irons was on the field during the immaculate reception watching Franco Harris score the game winning touchdown in a huge playoff game.
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All five members of The Gerald Irons Family were selected and honored by The Woodlands residents as "Original Hometown Heroes" at The Woodlands 25th Year Celebration.
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Gerald Irons was an Elder and Founding Member of Impact Church of The Woodlands.