Greg Marx
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Date of birth: | July 18, 1950 | ||
| Place of birth: | Detroit, Michigan | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Novi (MI) Detroit Catholic | ||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||
| NFL draft: | 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | ||
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Gregory Allen Marx (born July 18, 1950) is a former American football defensive lineman who played one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1973 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, Michigan.
Early years
Marx played high school football for the Detroit Catholic Central High School Shamrocks, earning 1st Team All-City, All-State and All-American honors. He was named the state’s Defensive Player of the Year by the Detroit News. He also participated in basketball for the Shamrocks, helping the 1968 team to the Catholic League and City Championships. Marx also earned All-City and All-State recognition in 1968.[1] He was inducted into the Detroit Catholic Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.[2]
College career
Marx played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1970 to 1972.[3] He was a Consensus All-American and co-captain of the Fighting Irish football team in 1972.[3][4] He recorded career totals of 263 tackles and six pass breakups. Marx played in the College All-Star game and Hula Bowl in 1973. He was also a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American. He earned post-graduate scholarships from the NCAA and National Football Foundation.[3]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Marc was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 39th pick in the 1973 NFL Draft. He played in fourteen games for the Falcons during the 1973 season.[5]
Personal life
Marx earned a law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1977 and subsequently worked in the banking and securities industries.[6]
References
- ↑ "Gregory Marx ‘68". catholiccentral.net. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ↑ "CLASS OF 2008". catholiccentral.net. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Greg Marx". und.com. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. p. 6. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ↑ "GREG MARX". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ Chval, Craig (October 5, 2006). "Catching Up With". und.com. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
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