Gary Parris

Gary Thomas Parris (born June 13, 1950) is an American former professional football tight end.^[1] He played for three different teams from 1973 to 1980, including the San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis (Arizona) Cardinals.

Gary Parris

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Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1950-06-13) June 13, 1950 (age 75) East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:	Vero Beach (FL)
College:	Florida St.
NFL draft:	1973: 15th round, 372nd overall
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1973–1974) Cleveland Browns (1975–1978) St. Louis Cardinals (1979–1980)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 45 Receiving yards: 512 Receiving TDs: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Parris was born June 13, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois. He later moved to Vero Beach, Florida. He attended Vero Beach High School, where he started playing football.

Parris graduated from Vero Beach High School, in 1969 and played at Florida State University.