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Gerry Philbin
American football player (1941-2025) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83
Gerald John Philbin was an American professional football player who played defensive end in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).
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He was a four-year starter playing college football for the Buffalo Bulls, earning several honors including second-team All-American, Little All-American, and All-American Academic team. Drafted by both the Detroit Lions of the NFL and the New York Jets of the AFL in the third round of their respective 1964 drafts, he joined the Jets and became an immediate starter and perennial All-AFL selection at defensive end. He played stellar defense for them for nine seasons.