Carl Roy Gerela (born April 2, 1948) is a Canadian former professional American football player who was a placekicker in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He won three Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Jun 3, 2021 · Kicker Roy Gerela missed the field goal. Dallas safety Cliff Harris, in a gesture my uncle would refer to as a “typical punk move,” taunted Gerela, prompting Steelers’ linebacker Jack Lambert to...

Mar 17, 2020 · Exclusive with former Steelers Kicker Roy Gerela, 1971-1978 First, let us what did you do after your NFL career and why? After football, I went into the insurance business in Pittsburgh for four years, then I coached at Duquesne University and Baldwin High School.

Nov 2, 2023 · If you live in New Mexico, you know the name Roy Gerela. From 1975 to 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first NFL team to win 6 Super Bowls. One of the players that helped the Steelers win 3 Super Bowl rings was Roy Gerela was Alberta, Canada in 1975, 1976 & 1979. Roy is still the only Canadian to ever win 3 Super Bowls in NFL history.

Roy Gerela played 11 seasons for the Steelers, Oilers and Chargers. He was 184 for 306 on field goals and 351 for 365 on extra points for 903 points. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls, and won 3 championships.

Born in Sarrail, Alberta and raised in Powell River, BC, few people realize that Roy Gerela was the first Canadian to win a Super Bowl when he helped Pittsburgh to a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX in January 1975.

Over 145 career NFL games, Roy kicked 184 field goals and 351 extra points. His 731 total points rank third in Steelers club history to this day. Twice he was selected to the Pro Bowl, in 1972 and 1974. Four times he was named an All-Pro. Roy led the AFC in scoring in both 1973 and 1974.

Former Aggie and NFL placekicker Roy Gerela begins his second season with NMSU as the Aggies’ kickers and tight ends coach.

Jul 19, 2023 · For those of you too young to remember or like me, old enough that you may have forgotten, the Steelers kicker from 1971-1979 was Roy Gerela (pronounced with the "J" sound as in Gerald).