Gary Wisener
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | August 24, 1938 Warren, Arkansas | ||||
| Died: | December 7, 2020 (aged 82) Hot Springs, Arkansas | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Fort Smith (AR) | ||||
| College: | Baylor | ||||
| AFL draft: | 1960 / round: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Boston Patriots) | ||||
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Gary Gayle Wisener (August 24, 1938 – December 7, 2020) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Houston Oilers in the American Football League, during their second AFL Championship season. He played college football at Baylor University.
Early years
[edit]Wisener attended Fort Smith High School before moving on to Baylor University.
He became a starter as a senior at left offensive end.[1] During the 1960 Southwest Conference Track and Field Championships, he won first place in the javelin competition,[2] while also placing in the broad jump and the high hurdles.
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Wisener was selected by the Boston Patriots in the 1960 AFL Draft, but instead chose to sign with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.[3] In training camp he was limited by a cut heel he suffered while taking a shower.
He made the team and was a part of the franchise's inaugural season, playing mainly as a backup safety in 10 games (3 starts). He was waived on September 5, 1961.
Houston Oilers
[edit]On September 22, 1961, he was signed by the Houston Oilers and was a part of the team that won the American Football League Championship. He was released on August 21, 1962.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ply Moved Up To No. 1 QB". Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Hall of Fame Profile: Billy Hollis". Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Gary Wisener profile". Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Pros Cut Vets As Teams Pare For Pay Play". Retrieved February 3, 2020.