Nate Wright
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| Nate Wright | |
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| Date of birth | December 21, 1947 |
| Place of birth | Madison, FL |
| Position(s) | cornerback |
| College | San Diego State University |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1969 1969-1970 1971-1980 |
Atlanta Falcons Arizona Cardinals Minnesota Vikings |
Nate Wright played professional NFL football from 1969-1980.
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[edit] Professional Career
Wright earned All-Pro honors at defensive back in 1974 and 1976. He career consisted mostly of time as a defensive back with the great Minnesota Vikings teams of the 1970s. He totaled 34 interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 156 professional games.
[edit] College Career
He was an All-Conference player from two years at San Diego State University after transferring from Monterey Peninsula College before turning pro.
[edit] High School Career
He attended high school in Monterey, CA.
[edit] Personal
He was the famous defensive player who was illegally pushed off of by receiver Drew Pearson on the infamous Hail Mary pass, Dallas vs Vikings 1975 NFC semifinal playoff game.
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