Greg Gantt, a punter for the New York Jets in 1974-75 and a punter-kicker for the Crimson Tide in 1971-73, died this past Wednesday at age 59. Cause of death was declared to be complications from heart disease and diabetes.

While remembered for two blocked punts that were returned for TDs in a 17-16 loss to Auburn in 1972, Gantt's career in college rose above that. He is tied with 2 other kickers for the longest FG (50 yards) in Cotton Bowl history, and also was the leading punter in the SEC for all three of his seasons at Alabama.

Dave Miedema