Gerald Irons

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Gerald Irons
Date of birth: May 2, 1947 (1947-05-02) (age 61)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Gary, Indiana
Career information
Position(s): Linebacker
College: Maryland Eastern Shore
NFL Draft: 1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Organizations
 As player:
1970-1975
1976-1979		 Oakland Raiders
Cleveland Browns
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Gerald Irons (born May 2, 1947 in Gary, Indiana) is a former American professional football player who played ten seasons in the National Football League. His youngest son Grant Irons plays for the Oakland Raiders. Eldest son Gerald, Jr. played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and middle son Jarrett was the fifth junior elected captain for the Michigan Wolverines. He has several NFL nephews and great nephews: David Irons, Kenny Irons and Paul Irons.[1] Gerald has been listed among the 100 greatest Cleveland Browns of all time.[2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Schlabach, Mark (2006-08-25). Irons brothers take long road to collegiate success. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved on 2007-11-26.
  2. ^ Gonzo, Doc (2003-05-27). Top 100 Browns of All-Time: 91 - 101. theOBR.com and Scout.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-26.


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