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{{Infobox gridiron football person
{{Short description|American football player (1939–2010)}}
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|birth_place=[[Dallas, Texas]]
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| height_ft = 6
|Position=[[Defensive lineman]]
| height_in = 5
|College=[[Southern Methodist University]]
| weight_lbs = 258
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| position = [[Defensive tackle]]
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| number = 68, 75, 76
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1939|9|22}}
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| birth_place = [[Dallas, Texas]], U.S.
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| death_date = {{Death date and age |2010|11|22|1939|9|22}}
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| death_place = [[Collin County, Texas]], U.S.
|years=1962-1963<br>1964-1965<br>1966
| draftyear = 1962
|teams=[[Dallas Cowboys]]<br>[[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]]<br>[[Atlanta Falcons]]
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| draftpick = 200
| afldraftyear = 1962
| afldraftround = 11
| afldraftpick = 83
| high_school = [[South Oak Cliff High School|Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff]]
| college = [[SMU Mustangs football|SMU]]
| pastteams =
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1962}}–{{NFL Year|1963}})
* [[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1964}}–{{NFL Year|1965}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|1966}})
| highlights =
* [[NFL]] All-Rookie team ({{NFL Year|1962}})
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 57
| pfr = ReesGu20
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'''Guy Reese''' was a professional [[American football]] player who played [[defensive lineman]] for five seasons for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]], and [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReesGu20.htm Guy Reese NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com]</ref>
'''Guy Price Reese''' (September 22, 1939 – November 22, 2010) was an American professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Southern Methodist University]].

==Early years==
Reese attended [[South Oak Cliff High School]], where he played as a two-way tackle. He accepted a football scholarship from [[Southern Methodist University]]. He became a starter at right tackle as a junior.

==Professional career==
===Dallas Cowboys===
Reese was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the fifteenth round (200th overall) of the [[1962 NFL draft]] and by the [[History of the Kansas City Chiefs|Dallas Texans]] in the eleventh round (83rd overall) of the [[1962 AFL Draft]].

He opted to sign with the Cowboys and was tried at the [[offensive line]]. As a rookie, he was named the starter at [[defensive tackle|left defensive tackle]] opposite [[John Meyers (American football)|John Meyers]]. He was part of a [[defensive line]] called the "Maverick Line", that had 3 rookies and a second-year player. He was named to the [[NFL]] All-Rookie team.

In [[1963 NFL season|1963]], he was the starter opposite future [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|hall of famer]] [[Bob Lilly]]. On July 12, [[1964 NFL season|1964]], he was traded to the [[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]] in exchange for [[defensive tackle]] [[Jim Colvin]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19640712&id=MrYhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJ0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=6587,5169473 | title=Colts and Cowboys Swap Tackles | accessdate=February 19, 2023}}</ref>

===Baltimore Colts===
In [[1964 NFL season|1964]], although he was limited with an ankle injury early in the season, he passed [[Billy Ray Smith Sr.]] on the depth chart. He started 12 out of 14 games at [[defensive tackle|right defensive tackle]], while playing alongside [[Fred Miller (defensive lineman)|Fred Miller]].

In [[1964 NFL season|1964]], he was mainly a backup behind Smith Sr., starting 3 out of 13 games.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1964/12/21/the-browns-win-big-in-the-east | title=The Browns Win Big In The East | accessdate=February 19, 2023}}</ref>

===Atlanta Falcons===
The [[Atlanta Falcons]] selected him from the Colts roster in the [[1966 NFL Expansion Draft]]. He was named the starter at [[defensive tackle|left defensive tackle]] in the franchise's inaugural season, but suffered a knee injury in the second game against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and was lost for the year.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19660920&id=B6tWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=qugDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5400,1619540 | title=Falcons Ace Is Sidelined | accessdate=February 19, 2023}}</ref> It turned out to be a career-ending injury that forced him to retire on May 17, [[1967 NFL season|1967]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=348&dat=19690808&id=1LNMAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nTEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7170,4818185 | title=Falcons won't use jersey No. 76 in exhibition opener | accessdate=February 19, 2023}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Reese was a real estate appraiser for over 30 years. He died of cancer on November 22, 2010.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/guy-reese-obituary?id=8976228 Guy P. Reese Obituary]

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[[Category:American football defensive linemen]]
[[Category:2010 deaths]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Dallas]]
[[Category:American football defensive tackles]]
[[Category:SMU Mustangs football players]]
[[Category:Dallas Cowboys players]]
[[Category:Dallas Cowboys players]]
[[Category:Baltimore Colts players]]
[[Category:Baltimore Colts players]]
[[Category:Atlanta Falcons players]]
[[Category:Atlanta Falcons players]]
[[Category:SMU Mustangs football players]]
[[Category:Deaths from cancer in Texas]]
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 6 August 2024

Guy Reese
No. 68, 75, 76
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1939-09-22)September 22, 1939
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died:November 22, 2010(2010-11-22) (aged 71)
Collin County, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff
College:SMU
NFL draft:1962 / round: 15 / pick: 200
AFL draft:1962 / round: 11 / pick: 83
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:57
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Guy Price Reese (September 22, 1939 – November 22, 2010) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.

Early years

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Reese attended South Oak Cliff High School, where he played as a two-way tackle. He accepted a football scholarship from Southern Methodist University. He became a starter at right tackle as a junior.

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

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Reese was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifteenth round (200th overall) of the 1962 NFL draft and by the Dallas Texans in the eleventh round (83rd overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft.

He opted to sign with the Cowboys and was tried at the offensive line. As a rookie, he was named the starter at left defensive tackle opposite John Meyers. He was part of a defensive line called the "Maverick Line", that had 3 rookies and a second-year player. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie team.

In 1963, he was the starter opposite future hall of famer Bob Lilly. On July 12, 1964, he was traded to the Baltimore Colts in exchange for defensive tackle Jim Colvin.[1]

Baltimore Colts

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In 1964, although he was limited with an ankle injury early in the season, he passed Billy Ray Smith Sr. on the depth chart. He started 12 out of 14 games at right defensive tackle, while playing alongside Fred Miller.

In 1964, he was mainly a backup behind Smith Sr., starting 3 out of 13 games.[2]

Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons selected him from the Colts roster in the 1966 NFL Expansion Draft. He was named the starter at left defensive tackle in the franchise's inaugural season, but suffered a knee injury in the second game against the Philadelphia Eagles and was lost for the year.[3] It turned out to be a career-ending injury that forced him to retire on May 17, 1967.[4]

Personal life

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Reese was a real estate appraiser for over 30 years. He died of cancer on November 22, 2010.

References

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  1. ^ "Colts and Cowboys Swap Tackles". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Browns Win Big In The East". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Falcons Ace Is Sidelined". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Falcons won't use jersey No. 76 in exhibition opener". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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