词条 | Buddy Curry |
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|birth_place=Greenville, North Carolina }} George Jessel "Buddy" Curry (born June 4, 1958) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons from 1980 to 1987. He played college football for the University of North Carolina A second-round pick in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, he was selected as the 1980 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was a All-Pro selection in 1980 and 1982. He is currently the head master trainer for USA Football's "Heads Up Football Program", which teaches youth athletes proper tackling techniques.[1] High school careerBuddy Curry was the defensive stalwart on Coach Alger Pugh's fine mid-1970s George Washington Eagles teams in Danville, VA.[2] College career{{Empty section|date=April 2014}}NFL careerIn his rookie year, Curry co-shared the award{{clarify|reason=what award?|date=April 2017}} with fellow Atlanta linebacker Al Richardson. In 1983, Curry made 229 tackles, which remains the most by a Falcons defender in a season, followed by Keith Brooking's 212 tackles in 2002.[3] He blocked a field goal during a 26–14 victory against the Los Angeles Rams on October 12, 1986.[4] Personal lifeHis son, Jessel Curry was a 2009 recruit to the University of Auburn Tigers Football team. He also has another son named David Curry who is a Linebacker at Georgia Tech. [5] References{{commons category}}1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nflevolution.com/article/Buddy-Curry-helping-Heads-Up-program-with-Kids-038-Pros?ref=8558|title=Buddy Curry helping Heads Up program with Kids & Pros|work=NFL Evolution|date=2013-04-27|accessdate=2013-05-06}} {{Atlanta Falcons 1980 draft navbox}}{{AP Defensive Rookies of the Year}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Curry, Buddy}}2. ^http://www.gwfootball.com/curry.htm 3. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7760169.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329151338/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7760169.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=March 29, 2015|title=FALCONS RE-SIGN BROOKING|date=February 21, 2003|work=The Boston Globe|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=26 March 2014}} 4. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-3790301.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329151337/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-3790301.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=March 29, 2015|title=Falcons' short drives bump Rams off the top|date=October 13, 1986|work=Chicago Sun-Times|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=26 March 2014}}{{subscription required}} 5. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-20283446.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414050327/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-20283446.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=April 14, 2016|title=Mountaineer football 2010 commitment list grows|last=Casazza|first=Mike|date=May 18, 2009|work=Charleston Daily Mail|accessdate=26 March 2014}}{{subscription required}} 6 : 1958 births|Living people|American football linebackers|North Carolina Tar Heels football players|Atlanta Falcons players|National Football League Defensive Rookie of the Year Award winners |
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