Tony Cherry

Anthony Earl Cherry (born February 8, 1963) is a former running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the B.C. Lions. He was selected in the 1986 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers in the ninth round (240th pick) out of the University of Oregon.[1] He is distinguished as being the first Libyan to play in the National Football League (NFL). Cherry's height is 5'7".[2]

Anthony Cherry
Born: (1963-02-08) February 8, 1963
Tripoli, Libya
Career information
Position(s)RB
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight187 lb (85 kg)
CollegeOregon
NFL draft1986 / Round: 9 / Pick: 240
Career history
As player
1986–1987San Francisco 49ers
1988–1989BC Lions
1990Calgary Stampeders
1990Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1988

References

  1. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  2. 1988 CFL Facts Figures and Records
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