Jerry Bernard Simmons (November 14, 1942 – July 25, 2024) was an American football wide receiver. He played college football at Bethune-Cookman University, and professionally for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears, and the Denver Broncos.
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 14, 1942 Nichols, Florida, U.S. |
| Died: | July 25, 2024 (aged 81) |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bartow (FL) Union Academy |
| College: | Bethune–Cookman |
| Undrafted: | 1965 |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
After Simmons' playing career, he became an NFL scout.[1] He died on July 25, 2024, at the age of 81.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Jerry Simmons". Bethune-Cookman University.
- ^ Jerry Bernard Simmons
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