Terry Greer (born September 27, 1957) is a former professional

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player who played wide receiver with the

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and the

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as well as the

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. He held the CFL record for most catches in a season; he is a member of the Argonauts all-time team and his #10 has been honored by the team. Terry Greer was the first to gain 2,000 yards receiving in a professional football season. Greer was elected into the

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Early life

Terry Greer was born on September 27, 1957 in

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to his mother, Pauline Greer and his father, Perry Key. He attended Alabama State University where he was offered both basketball and football athletic scholarships, choosing football.

Toronto Argonauts

Greer first was picked by the

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in the 1980 NFL Draft but before playing a single game signed with the

team Toronto Argonauts. The 1983 season was his most productive year. He led the team to the

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in an 18-17 win over the BC Lions at BC Place Stadium. He was the MOP of the CFL East Division and was the first professional football receiver to gain 2,000 yards in a season, with 2,003. He left CFL to join the Cleveland Browns after the

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NFL career

Greer made his NFL debut with the

in 1986, playing with the team for one season before being traded to the

. As a helper off the bench, Greer recorded 15 and 26 yards per catch in Super Bowl XXIII and

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seasons, respectively. He also recorded one regular season touchdown in his first season with the 49ers. In 1990, Greer made his last stand in his playing career with the

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as he recorded 3 touchdowns before retiring.

Post football

He has two Super Bowl rings and a

ring; he is also the first player in pro football history to win both championships; he is also one of only eight players to have won both championships. In 1996, Greer coached for the

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for a season before officially retiring. Currently, he and his family live near

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. He is married with two daughter and a son.

Pro career stats

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Greer, Terry 1957 births Living people American football wide receivers Alabama State Hornets football players American players of Canadian football Toronto Argonauts players Canadian football wide receivers Cleveland Browns players San Francisco 49ers players Detroit Lions players Players of American football from Memphis, Tennessee Players of Canadian football from Memphis, Tennessee National Football League replacement players