Gary Thomas Baldinger (born October 4, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and was selected by the Chiefs in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL draft.
His older brother Rich Baldinger was his teammate with the Chiefs and also played at Wake Forest University. His oldest brother Brian Baldinger also played in the NFL and currently is a broadcaster.
Like his brothers, he graduated from Massapequa High School.Mifflin, Lawrie; and Katz, Michael. "SCOUTING; N.F.L. Brothers", The New York Times, September 7, 1982. Accessed January 3, 2017. "Brian Baldinger said the best was yet to come. The youngest Baldinger brother, Gary, 18, was all-state at Massapequa High School and is now a freshman at Wake Forest."
His son, Brad Baldinger is a two-sport athlete in baseball and football, better known as a catcher for Denison University.
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External links NFL.com player page