Jerry Gustafson

Professional career Gustafson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 27th round, with the 315th overall pick, of the 1956 NFL draft.

Gustafson signed with the BC Lions of the Western Interprovincial Football Union on September 5, 1956. On September 8, he made his Lions debut, and first start, scoring two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in a 45–15 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. Overall, he played in ten games (all starts) for the Lions during the 1956 season, completing 79 of 178 passes (44.4%) for 1,214 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions while also scoring three rushing touchdowns. In December 1956, it was reported that Gustafson would not be back as he had joined the United States Army.

Personal life Gustafson was married to fellow Astoria High graduate Marilyn Jean Gustafson for 67 years until she died in 2022.