Steve Wallace (American football)
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Steve Wallace | |
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Position(s): Offensive tackle |
Jersey #(s): 74, 70 |
Born: December 27, 1964 Chamblee, Georgia |
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Career Information | |
Year(s): 1986–1997 | |
NFL Draft: 1986 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101 | |
College: Auburn | |
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Career Stats | |
Games played | 176 |
Games started | 127 |
Fumble recoveries | 5 |
Stats at NFL.com | |
Career Highlights and Awards | |
Barron Steven Wallace (born December 27, 1964, Chamblee, Georgia) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League. Wallace played offensive tackle, and spent the bulk of his career in a San Francisco 49ers uniform.
[edit] College career
Wallace attended Auburn University. Standing 6ft, 5 inches, 280 lbs, was selected by Birmingham Stallions in 1986 United States Football League territorial draft, as well as selected by the San Francisco 49ers in fourth round (101st pick overall) of 1986 NFL Draft.
[edit] Professional career
Steve Wallace was a part of three Super Bowl championships with the San Francisco 49ers (1988, 1989, and 1994). In Super Bowl XXIII he was taken off the field with a broken ankle on the third play of the game.
He garnered Pro Bowl honours in 1992. Throughout his career, Wallace endured many concussions, and was known for wearing a styrofoam helmet atop his normal helmet to reduce the impact.
Steve retired following the 1997 season, finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.
[edit] Personal
His uncle is famous comedian George Wallace.
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