Gary Gussman
American football player
Gary Gussman (born September 24, 1965) is an American former professional football placekicker and coach in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played four seasons in the AFL with the Denver Dynamite and Albany Firebirds. He played college football at Miami University.
College career
Gussman played for the Miami RedHawks from 1984 to 1987. He was named All-MAC three consecutive seasons, including First Team and All-American honors as a senior in 1987.
Professional career
Gussman played for the AFL's Denver Dynamite in 1989, earning first-team All-Arena honors. He played for the Albany Firebirds of the AFL from 1990 to 1992, earning second-team All-Arena honors in 1990.
Coaching career
Gussman was the special teams coordinator of the AFL's Connecticut Coyotes in 1995. He was special teams coordinator of the Houston Thunderbears of the AFL from 1998 to 2001. He was special teams coordinator of the Orlando Predators of the AFL in 2002.
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