Education
Sally learned his football at Proviso East High (Maywood, Illinois), and after his graduation attended University of Missouri, 1978 to 1981.
Sally learned his football at Proviso East High (Maywood, Illinois), and after his graduation attended University of Missouri, 1978 to 1981.
He was a standout defensive lineman who helped anchor Tiger defenses that keyed Mizzou to four consecutive bowl games from 1978-1981, lettering three years (1979-1981). During tha time, MU had a combined record of 23-13, including two bowl game victories. He also played in the NFL for Indianapolis and Kansas City before his retirement in 1988
He was elected to the University of Missouri Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Proviso East Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
Jerome Sally currently (2015) works as an Assistant Principal at Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri.
After retiring from professional football, Sally served as the defensive coordinator at Hickman High School from 1991-1996, and also served as the school"s strength and fitness coach from 1991-2006 Sally served as a member of the MU Radio Network for Tiger Football beginning in 2001.