Event Date: April 17th, 1983
Event Description: Steelers Sign Gary
Source: United Press International
Defensive lineman Keith Gary signed a multi-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday -- two years after he rejected their first-round draft and contract offer to play with Montreal in the Canadian Football League.
“It's a little late, but we're really glad he's with us,” Steelers' President Dan Rooney said at an impromptu news conference.
“I've always meant to play in the NFL someday, and here I am,” said Gary, 23, a native of Washington, D.C. Terms of the multi-year pact were not disclosed.
Rooney said team traveling secretary Jim Boston negotiated Friday with Gary's agent Jerry Argovitz and finalized talks Saturday.
Gary indicated he had received offers from the new United States Football League before signing with the Steelers, but said his heart was set on the NFL. “We knew we had options, that's all I can say on that,” said Gary, who said he had “no regrets whatsoever” about his two years in the CFL.
Argovitz assistant Gene Burroughs called the signing a fairy tale ending. “Not only did Keith always want to play in the NFL, he always wanted to play with the Steelers, so it's a dream come true,” said Burroughs.
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