1. Garet Neal Reichow was born on May 19,1934 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.
11 Facts About Jerry Reichow
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Jerry Reichow was one of two Minnesota Vikings selected to the Pro Bowl after their inaugural 1961 season.
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An All-Big Ten quarterback, Jerry Reichow starred at the University of Iowa.
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Jerry Reichow was the football team's MVP as a senior and left school as its all-time leader in total offense.
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The Detroit Lions took notice and selected Jerry Reichow, who played in the 1955 basketball Final Four for Iowa, in the fourth round.
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Jerry Reichow contributed to the Lions' 1957 NFL title as a receiver and back-up quarterback for Tobin Rote, who replaced the injured Bobby Layne as starting quarterback.
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Three years later, Jerry Reichow was a member of the Eagles' 1960 championship club.
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Jerry Reichow joined former teammate Norm Van Brocklin, who became the Minnesota Vikings first head coach where he was key to quarterback Fran Tarkenton's success in 1961.
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Jerry Reichow played wide receiver and proved to be the rookie's favorite target, catching 50 passes for 859 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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At the age of 31, and with the team stockpiling young receivers, Jerry Reichow's playing career ended when Van Brocklin cut him during the 1965 training camp and gave him a job scouting for the club.
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From scout to Director of Player Personnel to Director of Football Operations to Assistant General Manager for National Scouting to his current consultant role, which he assumed a few years ago, Jerry Reichow is one of the longest-serving employees in the NFL.