Curt Gentry

Curtis William Gentry

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
• School Miami University of Ohio
• High School Portsmouth High School
• Born August 8, 1937 in Waco, KY USA
• Died October 29, 2022 in Durham, NC USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Curt Gentry played in 18 games for the Detroit Tigers-affiliated Decatur Commodores in 1960, hitting .155/.246/.276 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. He is more well-known for his football career, playing as a defensive back for the National Football League's Chicago Bears from 1966 to 1968. He later served as head football coach for Alabama A&M (1976) and Lincoln University of Missouri (1980).

Further Reading

• Former Bears DB Curtis Gentry passes away