Though Simmons developed a habit of getting intoxicated and visiting bathhouses near the Georgia Tech campus, his college friends did not suspect that he was gay.
[2] Simmons was a regular on the offensive line in his rookie season, and by 1980 he started all 16 games as the left guard.
"[1] Simmons lost his position as a starter in 1981 and he left the Giants before the 1982 season, citing mental fatigue.
[2] After briefly working as an airport baggage handler and failing to make the Giants roster in a 1983 comeback, he was signed by the Redskins.
[1] Simmons appeared briefly in the United States Football League, but his professional career was over by 1985.
[1] In 2006, three days before the Super Bowl, Simmons requested a media credential and two tickets to the game.
[1] According to Simmons' brother Gary, the former NFL player lived alone and spent several stints in drug treatment after his playing career.