Greg Landry, a longtime NFL quarterback and former Detroit Lions assistant coach, has died at 77, the workforce introduced Friday.
No official reason behind dying was launched.
Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry seems for Chuck Walton someplace downfield throughout a recreation towards the Oakland Raiders in Detroit Nov. 26, 1970. (AP Picture/JMC, File)
“We be part of the NFL neighborhood in mourning the lack of former Lions quarterback and coach Greg Landry,” the Lions mentioned.
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Landry performed nearly all of his NFL profession with the Lions from 1968, when he was drafted with the No. 11 general decide, till 1978. He was traded to the Colts and performed three extra years earlier than shifting on to the USFL.
He returned to the NFL in 1984, the place he performed yet another season with the Chicago Bears earlier than formally retiring.
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry throughout NFL coaching camp in Allen Park, Mich., July 31, 2017. (AP Picture/Paul Sancya, File)
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Landry threw for 16,052 yards and 98 touchdowns, however he was identified greatest as one of many prime working quarterbacks within the league with 2,600 yards on the bottom and 21 touchdowns.
He was named the NFL’s Comeback Participant of the 12 months in 1976. Landry ultimately made his return to the Lions as a coach in 1995 and was the Bears’ offensive coordinator after they gained the Tremendous Bowl in 1986.
Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry (11) in motion towards the New York Jets at Tiger Stadium. (Dick Raphael/USA Right now Sports activities)
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Landry additionally left his mark at UMass as one of many program’s best quarterbacks. He led the workforce in each speeding and scoring for 2 seasons and led the college in two Yankee Convention Bean Pot wins.
He was inducted into the UMass Athletics Corridor of Fame in 1980.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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