Ball was born in Beaumont, Texas, and attended Hebert High School, then after integration graduated from West Brook High School, where he played fullback and rushed for 1,000 yards and LB for 1982 5A State Championship All State honors. He was All District in three positions and was selected to play in the Texas high school all star game.
He played college football at Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas. He was a four-year letter-winner and ranks 4th on the all-time sack list at SMU. All-American, All Southwest Conference 84-86. He was a two-time Outland and Lombardi award finalist, and a Christian-Terrell 3-time winner.
Professional career
Ball was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round (63rd overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.[1] During his career he went to three Pro Bowls with the Detroit Lions.[2]
Ball played in the NFL for 13 seasons.[3] He recorded 32.5 sacks during his career, most of them coming as a nose tackle with the Detroit Lions. Despite this fact, Ball spent his entire career being double teamed and often triple teamed by opposing teams. Ball's dominance was such a force that teams would realign their best players to help centers deal with the pressure Ball kept on the middle of the offense. Known mostly as a run stuffer later in his career, he has been considered one of the best nose tackles of this era. Anchoring the Minnesota Viking defense alongside John Randle, also a Pro Bowl defensive tackle, Ball re-emerged as a leader and dominant force on the Vikings 15-1 record setting team.
Personal life
Ball is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Southern Methodist University. He has three daughters; Faren, Lindsey, and Haley.
References
^"Jerry Lee Ball". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
^"Game Ball: When Lion nose tackle Jerry Ball comes to play, somebody has to pay". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
^"Jerry Ball". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
External links
Po-Football-Reference.Com
NFL Enterprises LLC
Sports Illustrated: Game Ball - When Lion nosetackle Jerry Ball comes to play, somebody has to pay
PRNewswire: NFL football legend Jerry Ball and Dr. Partha Nandi tackle the effects of multiple concussions in athletes
January 05, 2023
jerry, ball, born, december, 1964, former, professional, american, football, defensive, lineman, played, primarily, nose, tackle, played, professionally, detroit, lions, cleveland, browns, angeles, oakland, raiders, minnesota, vikings, 96position, defensive, t. Jerry Ball Jr born December 15 1964 is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the NFL who played primarily as a nose tackle He played professionally for the Detroit Lions the Cleveland Browns the Los Angeles Oakland Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings Jerry BallNo 93 96Position Defensive tacklePersonal informationBorn 1964 12 15 December 15 1964 age 58 Beaumont TexasHeight 6 ft 1 in 1 85 m Weight 330 lb 150 kg Career informationHigh school West Brook Beaumont Texas College SMUNFL Draft 1987 Round 3 Pick 63Career historyDetroit Lions 1987 1992 Cleveland Browns 1993 Los Angeles Oakland Raiders 1994 1996 Minnesota Vikings 1997 1998 Cleveland Browns 1999 Minnesota Vikings 1999 Career highlights and awardsFirst team All Pro 1991 3 Pro Bowl 1989 1991 PFWA All Rookie Team 1987 Career NFL statisticsSacks 32 5Games 191Interceptions 1Player stats at NFL com PFR Contents 1 Biography 2 Professional career 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditBall was born in Beaumont Texas and attended Hebert High School then after integration graduated from West Brook High School where he played fullback and rushed for 1 000 yards and LB for 1982 5A State Championship All State honors He was All District in three positions and was selected to play in the Texas high school all star game He played college football at Southern Methodist University in University Park Texas He was a four year letter winner and ranks 4th on the all time sack list at SMU All American All Southwest Conference 84 86 He was a two time Outland and Lombardi award finalist and a Christian Terrell 3 time winner Professional career EditBall was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round 63rd overall of the 1987 NFL Draft 1 During his career he went to three Pro Bowls with the Detroit Lions 2 Ball played in the NFL for 13 seasons 3 He recorded 32 5 sacks during his career most of them coming as a nose tackle with the Detroit Lions Despite this fact Ball spent his entire career being double teamed and often triple teamed by opposing teams Ball s dominance was such a force that teams would realign their best players to help centers deal with the pressure Ball kept on the middle of the offense Known mostly as a run stuffer later in his career he has been considered one of the best nose tackles of this era Anchoring the Minnesota Viking defense alongside John Randle also a Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ball re emerged as a leader and dominant force on the Vikings 15 1 record setting team Personal life EditBall is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Southern Methodist University He has three daughters Faren Lindsey and Haley References Edit Jerry Lee Ball Pro Football Reference Com Retrieved November 23 2012 Game Ball When Lion nose tackle Jerry Ball comes to play somebody has to pay Sports Illustrated Retrieved November 23 2012 Jerry Ball NFL Enterprises LLC Retrieved November 23 2012 External links EditPo Football Reference Com NFL Enterprises LLC Sports Illustrated Game Ball When Lion nosetackle Jerry Ball comes to play somebody has to pay PRNewswire NFL football legend Jerry Ball and Dr Partha Nandi tackle the effects of multiple concussions in athletes Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jerry Ball amp oldid 1080305423, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
