Gary Ballman
| Date of birth: | July 6, 1940 |
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| Place of birth: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Date of death: | May 20, 2004 (aged 63) |
Career information | |
| Position(s): | Wide receiver |
| College: | Michigan State |
| AFL Draft: |
1962 / Round: 16 / Pick: 122 (By the Denver Broncos) |
| NFL Draft: | 1962 / Round: 8 / Pick: 104 |
Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1962–1966 1967–1972 1973 1973 |
Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Minnesota Vikings New York Giants |
Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 2 (1964–65) |
Career stats | |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Gary John Ballman (July 6, 1940 – May 20, 2004) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League. Ballman starred at Michigan State before playing halfback and wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1962 to 1966, making the Pro Bowl the final two seasons. He is among the team’s career leaders in kickoffs (64 returns for 1,711 yards), with the second-best average of 26.7. His 93-yard return against Washington on Nov. 17, 1963, is tied for seventh-longest in team history. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967 to 1972, then split his final season between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. Ballman later worked for the National Football League Players Association until 1979 and as a building products salesman in Colorado before retiring in 2003.
External links
- Gary Ballman article
- Gary Ballman at Find-A-Grave