Sad News: Former quarterback and assistant coach Greg Landry passes away at the age of 77.
Greg Landry, an assistant coach and former quarterback for the Detroit Lions, passed away at the age of 77, the organisation reported. The Lions said on social media on Friday, “We join the NFL community in mourning the loss of former Lions quarterback and coach Greg Landry.” It was not stated what caused his death. Landry, a native of New Hampshire, excelled during his time at UMass until the Lions selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 1968 NFL Draft. In 1971, he started for them as a starter and went on to have his best season, ultimately being selected for his only Pro Bowl.
