Andrew Barton Reid (born February 26, 1954) is an American former professional

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who played one game for the

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of the

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(NFL). He went to college at

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and had 160 rushes for 837 yards and five touchdowns.

Biography

Andy Reid was born February 26, 1954, in

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. He attended Robert A. Taft High School in that city. Reid played

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and

in high school, starring as a halfback for the Tigers. The son of former

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and

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player Floyd "Breezy" Reid,Bill Moeller
"Bill's Board,"
''Hamilton Journal News,'' Feb. 23, 1972. p. 28. Andy followed in his father's footsteps as a Georgia Bulldog. There he was a three year

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and regular in the lineup during his junior and senior seasons.Wilt Browning (ed.), ''Baltimore Colts 1977 Media Guide.'' Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Colts Football Club, 1977, p. 40. During his senior year he gained 468 yards on 83 carries — an impressive average of 5.6 yards per carry — and scored three touchdowns. During his three years running the ball for the Bulldogs, Reid gained a total of 837 yards on 160 carries. He appeared with his team in three consecutive post-season bowl games — the Cotton Bowl, Tangerine Bowl, and

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, respectively.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reid, Andy 1954 births Living people American football running backs Georgia Bulldogs football players Buffalo Bills players Players of American football from Hamilton, Ohio