Ernie Wheelwright

Ernest Lamour Wheelwright
Born: November 28, 1939
Columbus, OH USA
Deceased: May 1, 2001
Las Vegas, NV
Position: RB
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 235
College: Southern Illinois
High School: Central (Columbus, OH)
Career: 1964-1970

Ernie Wheelwright played from 1964 to 1970 during his career with the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants. Wheelwright ran for 1,426 yards in his career on 387 attempts, scoring 9 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 54 passes for 531 yards and 7 receiving touchdowns..


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Rushing:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1964NFL New York Giants1004024.026 0
1965NFL New York Giants24964.016 0
1966NFL Atlanta Falcons1214583.865 3
1967NFL Atlanta Falcons21432.01
1967NFL New Orleans Saints591983.413 0
1968NFL New Orleans Saints21994.715 1
1969NFL New Orleans Saints25853.417 4
1970NFL New Orleans Saints16452.80
Totals38714263.765 9

Receiving:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1964NFL New York Giants1420414.633 3
1965NFL New York Giants2178.512 0
1966NFL Atlanta Falcons151379.135 3
1967NFL Atlanta Falcons44611.530 0
1967NFL New Orleans Saints9616.818 0
1968NFL New Orleans Saints1-9-9.0-9 0
1969NFL New Orleans Saints8688.520 1
1970NFL New Orleans Saints177.00
Totals545319.835 7

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Year Team Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
1964NFL New York Giants0300018
1966NFL Atlanta Falcons3300036
1967NFL Atlanta Falcons100006
1968NFL New Orleans Saints100006
1969NFL New Orleans Saints4100030
Totals970000000000096


Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1964NFLNew York Giants110
1965NFLNew York Giants130
1966NFLAtlanta Falcons140
1967NFLAtlanta Falcons30
1967NFLNew Orleans Saints90
1968NFLNew Orleans Saints120
1969NFLNew Orleans Saints130
1970NFLNew Orleans Saints40


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