Terry Greer was born on September 27,1957 and is a former professional American and Canadian football player who played wide receiver with the Canadian Football League Toronto Argonauts and the NFL Cleveland Browns as well as the San Francisco 49ers.
13 Facts About Terry Greer
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Terry Greer was the first to gain 2,000 yards receiving in a professional football season.
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Terry Greer was born on September 27,1957 in Memphis, Tennessee to his mother, Pauline Greer and his father, Perry Key.
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Terry Greer attended Alabama State University where he was offered both basketball and football athletic scholarships, choosing football.
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Terry Greer first was picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft but before playing a single game signed with the Canadian Football League team Toronto Argonauts.
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Terry Greer was the MOP of the CFL East Division and was the first professional football receiver to gain 2,000 yards in a season, with 2,003.
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Terry Greer left CFL to join the Cleveland Browns after the 1985 CFL season.
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Terry Greer made his NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns in 1986, playing with the team for one season before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
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Terry Greer recorded one regular season touchdown in his first season with the 49ers.
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In 1990, Terry Greer made his last stand in his playing career with the Detroit Lions as he recorded 3 touchdowns before retiring.
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Terry Greer has two Super Bowl rings and a Grey Cup ring; he is the first player in pro football history to win both championships; he is one of only eight players to have won both championships.
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In 1996, Terry Greer coached for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for a season before officially retiring.
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Terry Greer is married with two daughter and a son.