Gregory Lamar Richardson (born October 6, 1964) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[1]

Early life and education

Richardson was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama,[1][2] and attended Lillie B. Williamson High School there.[3]

While attending University of Alabama, he played college football for the Crimson Tide football team.[1][2] He was a starter on the time for three years, and he lettered in all four.[2]

Career

Professional athlete

Richardson was drafted in the sixth round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and played two games for them his rookie year.[4] The following year, he played two games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[1]

Post-athletic career

Richardson has worked for the Mobile County Department of Public Works.[2]

Personal life

Richardson is married. He has five children including a set of twins.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Greg Richardson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Scarbinsky, Kevin (November 26, 2010). "Iron Bowl 75: Where are they now? Alabama receiver Greg Richardson made the play before The Kick". AL.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Williamson NFL Players". AHSFHS.org. Alabama High School Football Historical Society. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  4. ↑ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.


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