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'''Guy Reese''' (September 22, 1939 – November 22, 2010) was a professional [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Southern Methodist University]]. |
'''Guy Reese''' (September 22, 1939 – November 22, 2010) was a professional [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)|Baltimore Colts]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Southern Methodist University]]. |
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==Early years== |
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Reese attended [[South Oak Cliff High School]], before accepting a football scholarship from [[Southern Methodist University]]. He became a starter at right tackle as a junior. |
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==Professional career== |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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Reese was selected in the fifteenth round (200th overall) of the [[1962 NFL Draft]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and in the eleventh round (83rd overall) of the [[1962 AFL Draft]] by the [[History of the Kansas City Chiefs|Dallas Texans]]. |
Reese was selected in the fifteenth round (200th overall) of the [[1962 NFL Draft]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and in the eleventh round (83rd overall) of the [[1962 AFL Draft]] by the [[History of the Kansas City Chiefs|Dallas Texans]]. |
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He opted to sign with the Cowboys and as a rookie was named the starter at [[defensive tackle|left defensive tackle]] opposite [[John Meyers (American football)|John Meyers]]. |
He opted to sign with the Cowboys and as a rookie 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. |
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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, 2017}}</ref> |
The next year, 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, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Baltimore Colts=== |
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | September 22, 1939 Dallas, Texas | ||||
| Died: | November 22, 2010 (aged 71) Collin County, Texas | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff | ||||
| College: | SMU | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1962 / round: 15 / pick: 200 | ||||
| AFL draft: | 1962 / round: 11 / pick: 123 | ||||
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Guy Reese (September 22, 1939 – November 22, 2010) was a professional American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.
Early years
Reese attended South Oak Cliff High School, before accepting a football scholarship from Southern Methodist University. He became a starter at right tackle as a junior.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Reese was selected in the fifteenth round (200th overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys and in the eleventh round (83rd overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Dallas Texans.
He opted to sign with the Cowboys and as a rookie 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.
The next year, 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
Reese was a reserve defensive tackle during two seasons with the Baltimore Colts.[2]
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons selected him from the Colts roster in the 1966 NFL Expansion Draft. He was named the starter at left defensive tackle, 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 after the 1966 season.[4]
Personal life
Reese was a real estate appraiser for over 30 years. On November 22, 2010, he died of cancer.
References
- ^ "Colts and Cowboys Swap Tackles". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Browns Win Big In The East". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Falcons Ace Is Sidelined". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Falcons won't use jersey No. 76 in exhibition opener". Retrieved February 19, 2017.