Education

Gerald Tinker attended Coral Gables High School in Miami, Florida where he excelled as a football and track athlete.

Career

Larry Black attended Miami Killian High School where he also was a track star. After the, Tinker was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft as wide receiver. He played for the Falcons (1974–1975) and the Green Bay Packers (1975).

Achievements

• At the München, Gerald Tinker ran the third leg in the American 4 x 100 metres relay team, which won a gold medal and equalled the United States" own world record of 38.19. Despite that, both teamed up to help win Olympic Gold.