NFL Star and Coach Greg Landry Dies at 77 – Remembering a Football Legend
Joliet, Illinois – Former professional quarterback and renowned coach, Greg Landry, has passed away at the age of 77. Landry, a standout quarterback at UMass, was selected by the Detroit Lions as the 11th overall pick in the 1968 NFL draft. He gradually rose to become the Lions’ starting quarterback in 1971, earning the title of first-team All-Pro that season for his exceptional performance. Although Landry’s career had its ups and downs, he managed to …