Chris Gizzi

Chris Gizzi

Chris Gizzi is a former linebacker in the National Football League.

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Biography

Gizzi was born Christopher Aaron Gizzi on March 8, 1975 in Brunswick, Ohio.[1]

Career

Gizzi played two seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He played at the collegiate level at the United States Air Force Academy.[2]

During his time with the Packers, Gizzi led the team onto the field while carrying the American flag before the team's first game following the September 11 Attacks. Gizzi was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at the time.[3]

Gizzi, though out of the league for quite a few years, was honored by the Packers and carried the American flag on to the field during pregame ceremonies for the NFL season opener between the Saints and Packers held at Lambeau Field on September 8, 2011.[4]

See also

  • List of Green Bay Packers players

References