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词条 Buddy Curry
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  1. High school career

  2. College career

  3. NFL career

  4. Personal life

  5. References

{{Infobox NFL player
|image=Buddy Curry Jan 2018 1.jpg
|caption=Curry in 2018
|position=Linebacker
|number=50
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1958|6|4}}
|height_ft=6
|height_in=4
|weight_lbs=224
|high_school=Danville (VA) Washington
|college=North Carolina
|draftyear=1980
|draftround=2
|draftpick=36
|teams=
  • Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|1980}}–{{NFL Year|1987}})

|statlabel1=Sacks
|statvalue1=5.5
|statlabel2=Interceptions
|statvalue2=7
|statlabel3=Touchdowns
|statvalue3=1
|nflnew=buddycurry/2512356
|highlights=
  • 2× All-Pro selection (1980, 1982)
  • 1980 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

|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 career

Buddy Curry was the defensive stalwart on Coach Alger Pugh's fine mid-1970s George Washington Eagles teams in Danville, VA.[2]

College career

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NFL career

In 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 life

His 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

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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}}
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}}
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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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