USC football All-American and NFL stalwart for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams Gary Jeter died at age 61 on Thursday.
Former @RamsNFL DE, #77 Gary Jeter has passed away. Thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time. #RIP pic.twitter.com/Lh3Pr8QgRV
— Kyle Eversgerd (@SGERD5) March 10, 2016
Jeter lettered at USC from 1973 until 1976, earning a starting job his freshman season as a defensive tackle. In 1974 he played an important role in the Trojans’ national championship run, then was named USC’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1975.