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Jerry Rush
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Gerald Mitchell Rush (born August 7, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1965 NFL draft. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He played his entire career with the Lions, retiring during training camp before the 1972 season.[1]
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[edit]- ^ "Rush calls it quits". Argus-Press. AP. July 20, 1972. p. 18. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
Jerry Rush
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''Jerry Rush'' is an American former professional football defensive tackle known for his seven-season career with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). Born Gerald Mitchell Rush on August 7, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, he played college football at Michigan State University before entering the professional ranks. [1] [2]
Rush was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1965 NFL Draft and went on to play in 89 games for the team from 1965 to 1971, earning starts in 65 of those contests during an era when defensive statistics were less comprehensively recorded. [3] [1] He later pursued minor acting opportunities, including appearances in the film Paper Lion (1968), which chronicled Detroit Lions training camp, as well as other football-related television programs. [4]
His contributions to the Lions' defensive line during the late 1960s helped anchor the team's front during a transitional period for the franchise. Rush remains recognized for his collegiate success at Michigan State and his solid tenure in the NFL. [1]
