Jerry Gantt
American gridiron football player
About Jerry Gantt
Lived 1948 – 2010 (aged 62). Jerry Gantt was an American canadian football player and american football player.
Jerome Floyd Gantt (born October 20, 1948) is an American former professional football offensive tackle and Grey Cup champion. He played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Gantt played college football at North Carolina Central University and was chosen in the fourth round (80th overall) of the 1970 NFL draft by the NFL's Buffalo Bills, where he played six games as a back-up. In 1972, he moved to Canada with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and won the Grey Cup with them that year. In 1974, he played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He also joined the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL and was part of their 1974 Grey Cup winning team. He finished his career in 1975 with the Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerry Gantt?
American gridiron football player
When was Jerry Gantt born?
Jerry Gantt was born on 20 October 1948 in Greensboro.
When did Jerry Gantt die?
Jerry Gantt died on 15 November 2010 in Sanford.
What was Jerry Gantt's occupation?
Jerry Gantt was a canadian football player and american football player.
What nationality was Jerry Gantt?
Jerry Gantt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Gantt. https://biography.guide/jerry-gantt/
MLA: "Jerry Gantt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-gantt/.
Chicago: "Jerry Gantt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jerry-gantt/.
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