Bio

Greg Townsend, an all-conference, all-state and All-American linebacker for the 1979 and 1980 LBCC football teams, transfered to Texas Christian University to play for two seasons. Known for his defensive ferocity, Townsend was drafted in the fourth round by the Raiders in the '83 NFL Draft. That year, he was selected the leaguees Rookie of the Year. Townsend spent 12 years in the NFL between 1983-94, with all but one year with the Raiders. He played his final season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles before making a brief comeback with the Raiders in '97. He stands at No. 11 on the all-time sack list with 109.5. His two finest years were 1991 and 1992 when he was named to the Pro Bowl and was also named All-Pro.