Gerald Irons
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 2, 1947 Gary, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | April 1, 2021 (aged 73) The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | MD-Eastern Shore | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1970: 3rd round, 76th pick | ||||||||
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Gerald Dwayne Irons Sr. (May 2, 1947 – April 1, 2021) was an American professional football player who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). His youngest son Grant Irons played for the Oakland Raiders. Eldest son Gerald, Jr. played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and middle son Jarrett was the fifth junior elected captain for the Michigan Wolverines. He had several nephews and great-nephews who have played in the NFL, David Irons, Kenny Irons and Paul Irons. Gerald has been listed among the 100 greatest Cleveland Browns of all time.