Nate Wright
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| Nate Wright | |
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| Date of birth: | December 21, 1947 |
| Place of birth: | Madison, FL |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Cornerback |
| College: | San Diego State University |
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| 1969 1969-1970 1971-1980 |
Atlanta Falcons Arizona Cardinals Minnesota Vikings |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1 |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Nate Wright played professional American football in the NFL from 1969-1980.
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[edit] Professional Career
Wright earned All-Pro honors at defensive back in 1974 and 1976. His 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, California.
[edit] Personal
He was the defensive player who gave up the touchdown to receiver Drew Pearson on the infamous Hail Mary pass in the 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings, played on December 28, 1975.
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