Gerald Alphin
| Date of birth | May 21, 1964 |
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| Place of birth | Portland, Oregon |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | WR/SB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Kansas State |
| High school | University City HS |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1986 | Los Angeles Raiders* |
| 1986 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1987–1989 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1990–1991 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1992 | Dallas Cowboys* |
| 1992–1995 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1995–1996 |
Baltimore Stallions/ Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad only. | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL East All-Star | 1988 |
| Career stats | |
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Gerald Alan Alphin (born May 21, 1964) is a former professional gridiron football wide receiver and slotback who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1986 to 1996, mainly for the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Alphin played college football at Kansas State University. Alphin recorded four 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a period of three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with the Rough Riders during which he was considered one of the best receivers playing in the CFL. He was named an East all-star in 1988.
Alphin briefly played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints from 1991 to 1992. He also signed with the Los Angeles Raiders and Dallas Cowboys of the NFL during his career, although he did not play any games for them. In his final season in the CFL, Alphin became a Grey Cup champion with the Baltimore Stallions before being cut from the team and retiring when the Stallions moved to Montreal to become the Montreal Alouettes. Alphin ended his CFL career with 414 catches for 7,315 yards and 52 touchdowns in regular season games.
Alphin played high school football at University City High School, where he played both tight end and safety. In February 1982, Alphin signed to play for the Kansas State Wildcats in college. In his first year with the Wildcats, Alphin was converted to a wide receiver. As a junior in 1984, Alphin caught 14 passes for 256 yards, including three catches for 130 yards in a game against the Missouri Tigers in October. Receivers coach Jim Otto cited Alphin as a "leader" going into his senior season, but Alphin missed a month of play to start the season due to a sprained shoulder suffered in the preseason. In October, Alphin caught a touchdown pass in the Wildcats' only win of the season. Alphin was named an honorable mention for the AP All-America team in his final season with the Wildcats.
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