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Wesley Sandy Chandler (born August 22, 1956) is an American former college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Chandler played college football for the University of Florida from 1974-1977. Though playing as a receiver in a run-oriented wishbone offense, Chandler set a new school record with 28 touchdowns. He was named both an All-American and an Academic All-American in 1977 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Chandler was picked third overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1978 NFL Draft. Over an 11-year NFL career, Chandler played for the Saints, the San Diego Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and holds the NFL record for most receiving yards per game in a season. Chandler ranked twelfth in NFL history in receiving yards and thirteenth in receptions when he retired. He became a football coach, and served as the wide receivers coach for various teams at the professional and college level.
Florida and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame jointly honored Wes Chandler with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in Gainesville, Fla., during the game between Florida and East Carolina.
Why do athletes play the game? For some it is for the Glory, for most it’s the Money. For others it is the quest to win a Championship. In the end only the Best of the Best end up in their sport’s Hall of Fame. In this program we look at a particular athlete whose Hall of Fame selection committee have for one reason or another neglected to select, and begs us to slap our collective foreheads and exclaim… HELLO!? HALL OF FAME!! For the mostpart each Hall of Fame admittance is dictated by the media, and my hope is that these videos will help sway these voters to make a choice, the right choice. Hopefully they will help put these men and women where they rightfully belong, among the greatest to ever play the game. Today’s Subject: Wes Chandler Here are a few links for further reading: http...
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Marcus Allen throws TD to Wes Chandler at the 1986 Pro Bowl. February 1, 1986.
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A meeting with League President Wes Chandler regarding Major League Football. Interviewer: Nick Athan
Former Chargers Pro Bowl wide receiver Wes Chandler tells about his work with several charitable organizations, including the Skyline Tigers Youth Football and Spirit Association. He also recalls his days with Air Coryell.
Gator Great Wes Chandler returns to Gainesville to be this week's Honorary Mr. 2 Bits as the Gators face Georgia Southern.