About Billy Griggs
Born 1962. Billy Griggs is an American american football player.
William Edward Griggs III (born August 4, 1962) is an American former professional football tight end for the New York Jets. Griggs went to college at the University of Virginia and played tight end under the legendary UVA head coach George Welsh. He played for the Jets from 1984 to 1989, catching 25 passes for 262 yards. His first NFL reception was a touchdown catch in the Jets victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 playoffs. He served as the offensive line and defensive line coach at Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey in 2011.
Griggs is the older brother of the late former NFL outside linebacker, David Griggs.
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Who is Billy Griggs?
American football player (born 1962)
When was Billy Griggs born?
Billy Griggs was born on 4 August 1962 in Camden.
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Billy Griggs is an american football player.
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Billy Griggs is American.
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