Deron Cherry

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Deron Leigh Cherry (born September 12, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 1991. Cherry was a free safety and punter at Rutgers University, intercepting a total of 9 passes over his three seasons, which he returned for 126 yards and two touchdowns. In 1979, he was named the team's MVP. In 1979 and 1980, Cherry earned AP All-East honors. In 1981, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent but was released in the final teams cuts. Cherry rejoined the club as a safety, and made his first career interception against division rivals the Oakland Raiders. Born in Riverside Township, New Jersey, Cherry grew up in nearby Palmyra, and played high school football at Palmyra High School. He was also on the high school basketball and baseball teams alongside his brother Duane, with both Cherrys being selected for the local "All-Group 1" baseball team. Regarded as one of the...

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