Terry Gayle Kirby (born January 20, 1970) is an American former professional

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for 10 seasons in the

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(NFL) from 1993 to 2002. Standing 6'1", he played

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for the

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. He is the younger brother of former

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Wayne Kirby Wayne Leonard Kirby (born January 22, 1964) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and former coach. He was the outfield/base-running coordinator for the Texas Rangers from 2006 through 2010. From 2011 through 2018, Kirby was ...

. Co Owner of Ultimate Sports Institute in Weston, Florida and now is a coach for the Weston Warriors. He also won the Superhole III cornhole champion in 2022

High school

Kirby played

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, leading his team to a state championship in 1987. He was selected to ''

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team and the ''

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'' All-USA team after his senior year in 1988. As of 2014, he holds the

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records for most 100-yard rushing games, career (36), most consecutive 100-yard games (26), and career rushing attempts (995). He ranks fourth in career points scored, third in career touchdowns, and second in career rushing yards with 7,428. In 2007, he was inducted into the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame. Also a standout high school basketball player, his 2,246 career points rank 17th on the all-time VHSL scoring list. Participating in the 1988 Arby's Classic, he holds the tournament records for most field-goal attempts, game (33), and most field-goal attempts, tournament (105).

College career

Kirby played running back for the

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from 1989 to 1992, finishing his career as the school's all-time leader in rushing yards (3,348), a mark that has since been eclipsed by

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and Thomas Jones. He led the

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(ACC) in rushing in 1990 and 1992. He led his team in receptions his junior and senior seasons and ranks fifth in career all-purpose yards at UVA.

Professional career

Kirby was drafted in the third round by the Miami Dolphins in 1993. His best year as a pro came during the 1996 season as a member of the

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, when he started 10 games and rushed for 559 yards on 134 carries. He finished his NFL career with 2,875 rushing yards, 3,222 receiving yards and 43 total touchdowns (including three kickoff returns and one punt return for touchdown). He also completed 4 passes on 6 attempts in his career, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Kirby broke his ankle in 2002 in a Week 7 contest against the

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. He left the game on a cart with his leg in an aircast. Following his NFL career, Kirby worked as a personal trainer.

Camp Wekeela

Kirby spends his summers working with children at Camp Wekeela. He dedicates his time to teach special programs like tackle football, strength and fitness and speed training.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

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