Gerald D. Bess (born May 24, 1958) is a former professional
American football cornerback in the
National Football League. He played in 1987 for the
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. ...
. He played six seasons in the
Canadian Football League.
CFLAPEDIA entry
/ref> Bess also led the Canadian Football League with 12 interceptions in 1984, he also had interception for 102-yard return for a touchdown.Bess had tryouts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers and mini camp with the Indianapolis Colts.Gerald Bess later became a pastor at New Commandment Christian Church in Atlanta.
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1958 births
Living people
Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida
American football cornerbacks
Tuskegee Golden Tigers football players
Buffalo Bills players
Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
Ottawa Rough Riders players
Players of Canadian football from Pensacola, Florida
Christians from Florida
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