Bruce McCray
{{Short description|American football player (born 1963)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Bruce McCray
| number = 31
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|10|27}}
| birth_place = United States
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 9
| weight_lb = 181
| high_school = East (Wichita, Kansas)
| college = Independence CC (1983–1984)
Western Illinois (1985–1986)
| undraftedyear = 1987
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|1987}})*
- Chicago Bears (1987)
- Chicago Bruisers ({{NFL Year|1988}})
| statlabel1 = Interceptions
| statvalue1 = 1
| statlabel2 = Touchdowns
| statvalue2 = 1
| pfr = M/McCrBr20
| afl = Bruce_McCray-1042
}}
Bruce Edward McCray (born October 27, 1963) is an American former professional football cornerback who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Independence Community College and Western Illinois University. He also played for the Chicago Bruisers of the Arena Football League (AFL).
Early life and college
Bruce Edward McCray was born on October 27, 1963. He attended Wichita East High School in Wichita, Kansas.{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/players/m/mccr00800.html | title=Bruce McCray | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=1 January 2025}}
He first played college football for the Independence Pirates of Independence Community College from 1983 to 1984. He was then a two-year letterman for the Western Illinois Leathernecks of Western Illinois University from 1985 to 1986.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft, McCray signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 30.{{cite web | url=https://prosportstransactions.com/football/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=Bruce+McCray&Team=&BeginDate=&EndDate=&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search| title=Search Results | publisher=prosportstransactions.com | accessdate=1 January 2025}} He was waived on July 28, 1987.
McCray was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears on July 28, 1987. He was waived on September 1. He was later re-signed by the Bears on September 23, during the 1987 NFL players strike. McCray started all three strike games for the Bears at left cornerback and returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCrBr20.htm | title=Bruce McCray | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=1 January 2025}} He was waived on October 22, 1987, after the strike ended.
McCray played in one game for the Chicago Bruisers of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1988, recording two solo tackles and one pass breakup.{{cite web | url=https://www.arenafan.com/players/Bruce_McCray-1042/ | title=Bruce McCray | publisher=Arenafan.com | accessdate=1 January 2025}} He was listed as a wide receiver/defensive back during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.
References
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External links
- [http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=mccrabru001 Stats Crew profile]
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Category:Players of American football from Wichita, Kansas
Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:Independence Pirates football players
Category:Western Illinois Leathernecks football players
Category:Chicago Bears players
Category:Chicago Bruisers players
Category:NFL replacement players