Background
Kirby, Terry was born on January 20, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia, United States.
Kirby, Terry was born on January 20, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia, United States.
Kirby played high school football at Tabb High School in York County, Virginia, leading his team to a state championship in 1987. He was selected to Parade"s All-America team and the United States of America Today All-United States of America team after his senior year in 1988. As of 2014, he holds the Virginia High School League records for most 100-yard rushing games, career (36), most consecutive 100-yard games (26), and career rushing attempts (995).
He ranks fourth in career points scored, third in career touchdowns, and second in career rushing yards with 7,428.
In 2007, he was inducted into the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame.
Also a standout high school basketball player, his 2,246 career points rank 17th on the all-time VHSL scoring list. Participating in the 1988 Arby"s Classic, he holds the tournament records for most field-goal attempts, game (33), and most field-goal attempts, tournament (105).
A 6"1" running back from the University of Virginia, he is the brother of baseball player Wayne Kirby. Kirby played running back for the University of Virginia from 1989-1992, finishing his career as the school"s all-time leader in rushing yards (3,348), a mark that has since been eclipsed by Tiki Barber and Thomas Jones. He led the Administrative Committee on Company-ordination in rushing in 1990 and 1992.
He led his team in receptions his junior and senior seasons and ranks fifth in career all-purpose yards at UVA. Kirby was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1993.
He finished his NFL career with 2,875 rushing yards, 3,222 receiving yards and 43 total touchdowns (including three kickoff returns and one punt return for touchdown). He also completed 4 passes on 6 attempts in his career, with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Following his NFL career, Kirby worked as a personal trainer. Kirby spends his summers working with children at He dedicates his time to teach special programs like tackle football, strength and fitness and speed training.
His best year as a pro came during the 1996 season as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, when he started 10 games and rushed for 559 yards on 134 carries.