Gary Parris

Gary Thomas Parris is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles before playing in the NFL for three teams from 1973 to 1980, including the San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Cardinals.

Early life

Parris was born June 13, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois. He later moved to Vero Beach, Florida. He attended Vero Beach High School, where he started playing football.
Parris graduated from Vero Beach High School, in 1969 and played at Florida State University.