Greg Montgomery

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Greg Montgomery
Born:(1964-10-29)October 29, 1964
Morristown, New Jersey
Died:August 23, 2020(2020-08-23) (aged 55)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Career information
Position(s)Punter
CollegeMichigan State
High schoolRed Bank Regional
(Little Silver, New Jersey)
NFL draft1988 / Round: 3 / Pick 72
Career history
As player
1988–1993Houston Oilers
1994Detroit Lions
1996–1997Baltimore Ravens
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1

Greg Montgomery (October 29, 1964 – August 23, 2020) was an American football punter. He played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Houston Oilers from 1988 to 1993, Detroit Lions in 1994 and the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 1997.

Montgomery was born in Morristown, New Jersey.

He was drafted out of Michigan State University by the Houston Oilers in 1988. He retired in 1997. He was on the All-Time team for Michigan State University.

He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1997.[1]

Montgomery died on August 23, 2020, in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 55.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Oilers' Montgomery dealing with bigger issues now". Caller.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  2. All-Pro punter, and Michigan State standout, Greg Montgomery dies at 55

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