Perry McGriff

Perry McGriff
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
2000–2002
Preceded byRobert K. Casey
Succeeded byLarry Cretul
Mayor of Gainesville
In office
1970–1971
Preceded byWalter E. Murphree
Succeeded byNeil A. Butler
Personal details
Born
Perry Colson McGriff, Jr.

(1937-06-29)June 29, 1937
Arcadia, Florida, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2017(2017-02-02) (aged 79)
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNoel McGriff
Alma materUniversity of Florida (BS)
ProfessionInsurance agent
Perry McGriff
Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1959 Chicago Team

Perry Colson McGriff, Jr. (June 29, 1937 – February 2, 2017) was an American politician, retired insurance agent, and former All-American college football and baseball player. McGriff was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, Mayor of Gainesville and Democratic nominee for a seat in the Florida Senate.