Defensive End
No. 81
Delta State
"The Giants obtained Gregory from the Cleveland Browns in 1972 for a No. 1 draft choice after he had played out his option with the Browns. He had a banner season in 1972, leading the NFL in quarterback sacks with 21, being named to the first-team All-NFL team by both UPI and the Pro Football Writers, as well as going to the Pro Bowl.
During the past two seasons, Jack has been troubled by personal problems involving the critical illness of his infant son and constant medical care, yet came through with nine sacks in 1973 and 10 more last year. With his son now on the road to recovery, Jack should be ready to return to his All-Pro form of 1972. He was a No. 9 choice of the Browns as a future in 1965 and was a four-year starter for Cleveland, winning All-AFC honors and Pro Bowl designation in 1970.
Gregory began his collegiate career at Chattanooga University as a defensive end, then transferred to Delta State where he concluded his collegiate career as a two-way end.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi and excelled at all sports at Okolona High School. His father, Jack Sr., played pro football with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s.
Jack still resides in his hometown with his wife and young son on a large ranch where he raises cattle, cotton and soybeans."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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