Gerard Matt Conerly (born November 14, 1967) is a former professional football player. He was signed as a replacement player in the National Football League (NFL) by the Houston Oilers. He also signed with teams in Norway and in the Arena Football League.
Raised in Houston, Texas, he graduated from North Shore High School. He practiced as a replacement player with the Houston Oilers during the 1987 NFL strike.[1] In 1995 he spent a season in Stavanger, Norway, as a player for the Sandnes Oilers in the Norwegian American Football Federation (NAFF) and has also played in the Arena Football League for the Washington Commandos.
He became an insurance broker and entrepreneur after his football career.
References
- ^ "Karate "expert" challenges Oilers". Kerrville Daily Times. September 25, 1987. Retrieved January 14, 2016.