Gerry Austin

For other people named Gerry Austin, see Gerry Austin (disambiguation).

Gerry Austin
Born
Gerald Austin

(1941-12-04) December 4, 1941 (age 82)
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation(s)NFL official (1982–2007)
Supervisor of Officials, C-USA
SpouseMarried[1]
Children6[1]

Gerald Austin (born December 4, 1941)[1] is a former American football official, who worked in the National Football League (NFL) from the 1982 season through the 2007 season.[2] He wore uniform number 34, which is now worn by Clete Blakeman. Austin has officiated in three Super Bowls, one as a side judge and two as a referee.[2] He was also notable being the referee in the 1993 AFC Wild Card playoff game between the Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills, which would later become known in NFL lore as "The Comeback" for being the greatest comeback by a team in league history. Austin's 2007 NFL officiating crew consisted of Ruben Fowler, Ed Camp, Carl Johnson, Scott Edwards, Alberto Riveron and Bob Lawing.[3]

  1. ^ a b c "NFL ref. still enjoying role of a little boy". Greensboro News & Record. May 20, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved June 4, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Hass, Bill (February 19, 2001). "MAN IN MOTION: REFEREE MAKES SUPER CALLS". Greensboro News & Record. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved September 3, 2007.
  3. ^ "National Football League Game Summary: Miami Dolphins At New Orleans Saints" (PDF). National Football League. August 30, 2007. Retrieved September 3, 2007.