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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | (1964-09-14)September 14, 1964 (age 61) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Englewood (Jacksonville, Florida) | ||||||||
| College | Cincinnati | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1987: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Alex Groncier Gordon (born September 14, 1964) is an American former professionalfootball player who was alinebacker who played in theNational Football League (NFL) from 1987 through 1993. He playedcollege football for theCincinnati Bearcats. Gordon was initiated into theOmega Psi Phi fraternity at Cincinnati, through the Psi Theta chapter.
According to an August 1987Sports Illustrated article,Chicago Bears coachMike Ditka wanted to draft Gordon in the first round (No. 26 overall) in the1987 NFL draft. However, Ditka was overruled by the Bears' front office, which instead selectedMichigan quarterbackJim Harbaugh. The Jets selected Gordon in the second round with the 42nd overall pick that year.[1]
In 1995, Gordon began playing in theCanadian Football League (CFL) for the U.S. expansionMemphis Mad Dogs. In that one season, he led the team with 61 tackles and 7 sacks.
In 1996, after the Mad Dogs folded, he was selected by theToronto Argonauts during the dispersal draft. He went on to win the84th Grey Cup with the Argonauts that season.
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