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Keith Jerrold Gary (born September 14, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Gary was selected in the first round, 17th overall, by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Oklahoma in the 1981 NFL draft,[1] but didn't sign and went to play two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes and Montreal Concordes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He then played six seasons with the Steelers. Before his time at the University of Oklahoma, Gary played college football at Ferrum College.[2]

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He is perhaps best known for committing one of the most infamous facemask penalties in NFL history.[3][4] During a Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1983, Gary grabbed quarterback Ken Anderson, ripping at his facemask and knocking Anderson out of the game with a severe neck sprain early in the first quarter.[3][5] Gary was penalized on the play, but not ejected, and later fined by the NFL for the facemask penalty that left Anderson, who would miss the Bengals next three games, without feeling below the neck.[4][5][6][7] Anderson had completed all five of his passes for 60 yards before being knocked out of the game.[6][8] Later in the same game he was penalized for a late hit on Bengals back up quarterback Turk Schonert.[6]

According to reporting in The Oklahoman, Cincinnati Bengals General Manager, Paul Brown, who until 1983 had worked in high school, college, and professional football for 53 years, described Gary's facemask penalty to be "as vicious a play as he had ever seen."[7]

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Gary was born in Bethesda, Maryland, and attended Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia.

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Keith Gary is an American former professional football defensive end known for being a first-round draft selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers and his career contributions to the team's defense in the National Football League during the 1980s. Born on September 14, 1959, in Bethesda, Maryland, Gary began his college football career at Ferrum College, where he was a member of the 1977 NJCAA national championship team before transferring to the University of Oklahoma. There he earned Big-8 Newcomer of the Year honors in 1979 and All-Big-8 defensive team recognition in 1980, while starting in the Orange Bowl both years. Selected 17th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft, Gary initially played two seasons (1981–1982) with the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League before joining the Steelers in 1983. He went on to play six seasons in Pittsburgh through 1988, earning Dapper Dan Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first NFL season and participating in playoff games following the 1983 and 1984 seasons. Gary has spoken of his pride in being a Steeler, particularly under coach Chuck Noll, and after retiring from football he has worked in community service, including at a transitional home for women and children in the Washington, D.C. area.

Early life

Keith Gary was born on September 14, 1959, in Bethesda, Maryland. Gary began his college football career at Ferrum College, where he was a member of the 1977 NJCAA national championship team. He later transferred to the University of Oklahoma, earning Big-8 Newcomer of the Year honors in 1979 and All-Big-8 defensive team recognition in 1980, while starting in the Orange Bowl in both years.

Professional career

Keith Gary was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft after his college career at Ferrum College and the University of Oklahoma. However, he did not sign with the Steelers initially and instead played two seasons (1981–1982) with the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Gary signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1983 and played defensive end for the team through the 1988 season, appearing in 86 games (35 starts) and recording 25.0 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries. He earned Dapper Dan Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 1983 and participated in several playoff games, including the 1985 AFC Championship Game. He suffered a knee injury during training camp in 1989, which led to his retirement from professional football. After retiring, Gary has worked in community service, including at a transitional home for women and children (ages 18–24) in the Washington, D.C. area, assisting those who have been homeless or incarcerated with housing, employment, and stability. He has expressed pride in his time with the Steelers and under coach Chuck Noll.

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Legacy

Keith Gary has spoken of his pride in his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, particularly playing under head coach Chuck Noll. After retiring from the NFL, he has engaged in community service, including work at a transitional home for women and children in the Washington, D.C. area. Limited additional details about his post-football life are publicly documented.
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