Jerry Richard Louis Marion (born August 7, 1944) is an American former professional

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He was selected by the Steelers in the tenth round of the

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after playing

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at the

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Early life and college

Jerry Richard Louis Marion was born on August 7, 1944, in

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. He attended

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in Bakersfield. He was a member of the

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from 1963 to 1966 and a three-year

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from 1964 to 1966.

Professional career

Marion was selected by the

in the tenth round, with the 143rd overall pick, of the

and by the

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in the 11th round, with the 92nd overall, of the 1966 AFL Redshirt draft. He played for the

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of the

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(COFL) in 1967, catching 28 passes for 358 yards and five touchdowns while also returning eight punts for 85 yards. Marion appeared in seven games for the Steelers during the

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, recording one reception for 16 yards and one punt return for two yards. He returned to the newly-renamed Ohio Valley Ironmen in 1968, totaling 17 catches for 225 and three touchdowns, three carries for 52 yards and one touchdown, 23 punt returns for 300 yards and one touchdown, 29 kick returns for 679 yards and two touchdowns, and one defensive interception. In 1969, Marion recorded 24 receptions for 372 yards and one touchdown and five kick returns for 104 yards. Marion played for the

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of the

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in 1970, catching 20 passes for 464 yards and three touchdowns, returning 24 punts for 277 yards and three touchdowns, and returning 17 kicks for 456 yards.

Personal life

Marion is the father of NFL player Brock Marion.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Marion, Jerry Living people 1944 births Players of American football from Bakersfield, California American football ends Wyoming Cowboys football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Continental Football League players Atlantic Coast Football League players Bakersfield High School alumni