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Gerald Alexander Tinker (born January 19, 1951) is a former track athlete and American football player, winner of gold medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Gerald Tinker
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1972 Munich 4x100 m relay

Early years


Gerald Tinker attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he excelled as a football and track athlete. In 1967, Tinker, along with quarterback Craig Curry and Bertram Taylor, was part of an all-black backfield at the previously all-white school. The team was rated the team of the century by the FHSAA.[1]


Olympics


At the 1972 Summer Olympics, Gerald Tinker ran the third leg in the American 4 x 100 metres relay team, which won a gold medal and equalled the United States' own world record of 38.19.[2] His cousin, Larry Black, also ran a leg in that same relay. Larry Black attended Miami Killian High School where he also was a track star. His school was a football rival of Coral Gables Senior High School that Gerald attended. Despite that, both teamed up to help win Olympic Gold.


NFL career


Gerald Tinker
No. 81, 82
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1951-01-19) January 19, 1951 (age 71)
Miami, Florida
Career information
High school:Coral Gables Senior
(Coral Gables, Florida)
College:Kent State/Memphis
NFL Draft:1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44
Career history
  • Atlanta Falcons (1974–1975)
  • Green Bay Packers (1975)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:133
Touchdown:3
Player stats at NFL.com

After the Olympics, Tinker was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft as wide receiver. He played for the Falcons (1974–1975) and the Green Bay Packers (1975).[3]


References


  1. "Ghosts of the Orange Bowl: Nick Kotys". August 8, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  2. "Gerald Tinker Bio and Stats". Online Database. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  3. "Gerald Tinker NFL & AFL Statistics". Online Database. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 28, 2011.


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На других языках

[de] Gerald Tinker

Gerald Alexander Tinker (* 19. Januar 1951 in Miami, Florida) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Sprinter und Olympiasieger. Nach seiner Karriere in der Leichtathletik wurde er American-Football-Spieler in der National Football League (NFL).
- [en] Gerald Tinker

[fr] Gerald Tinker

Gerald A. Tinker, né le 19 janvier 1951, est un américain, ancien athlète spécialiste du sprint. Il remporte le titre olympique en 1972 avec le relais 4 × 100 mètres comme troisième relayeur. À l'occasion de cette épreuve olympique de la course relais, le record du monde est égalé par les américains avec un temps de 38 s 19.

[it] Gerald Tinker

Gerald Alexander Tinker (Miami, 19 gennaio 1951) è un ex velocista e giocatore di football americano statunitense.

[ru] Тинкер, Джеральд

Джеральд Александер Тинкер (англ. Gerald Alexander Tinker; род. 19 января 1951) — американский легкоатлет, который специализировался в беге на короткие дистанции.


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