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 gerald austin nfl official -lrb- 1982 -- 2007 -rrb-
gerald austin

dr. gerald `` gerry '' austin -lrb- born c. 1941 -rrb- is a retired american football official , who worked in the national football league -lrb- nfl -rrb- from the 1982 season through the 2007 season .
he wore uniform number 34 , which is now worn by clete blakeman .
austin has officiated in three super bowls , one as a side judge and two as a referee .
he was also notable being the referee in the between the houston oilers and buffalo bills , which would later become known in nfl lore as `` the comeback '' for being the greatest comeback by a team in league history .
austin 's 2007 nfl officiating crew consisted of ruben fowler , ed camp , carl johnson , scott edwards , alberto riveron and bob lawing .
