Garry Cobb
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| Garry Cobb | |
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| Date of birth | March 16, 1957 |
| Place of birth | Carthage, North Carolina |
| Position(s) | LB |
| College | Southern California |
| NFL Draft | 1979 / Round 9 / Pick 247 |
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| 1979-1984 1985-1987 1988-1989 |
Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys |
Garry Wilbert Cobb (born March 16, 1957 in Carthage, North Carolina) is a former American football player and current radio personality on WIP (AM) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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[edit] High School Career
A 1975 graduate of Stamford (Connecticut) High School, Garry was a standout for the Black Knights in baseball, basketball, as well as football.
[edit] College Career
Cobb was a linebacker at the University of Southern California where he played on two Rose Bowl Championship teams, one National Championship team and was selected All-Pac-10 in 1978. He graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Sociology. After graduation, Cobb was offered contracts by the California Angels and Chicago Cubs baseball teams, but opted to play professional football instead.
[edit] Professional Career
Drafted in 1979 by the Detroit Lions, Cobb went on to play 11 years in the NFL with Detroit, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. Among note, he was traded from Detroit to Philadelphia in 1985 for Philadelphia's all-time leading rusher Wilbert Montgomery.
[edit] Radio Career
Since his retirement from football, Cobb has transitioned to being a television and radio personality in the Philadelphia area. He has earned the nickname "G Cobb". His trademark expression has become "G Cobb in the House". Since 1997 he has been a sports reporter with CBS 3’s Eyewitness News team. He also hosts his own weekend radio program on 610 WIP.
[edit] Personal
Cobb resides in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and is the father of three children, a son and two daughters.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Garry Cobb Profile at USC Legends
