1. Ernest Henry Wright was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 13 seasons, from 1960 to 1969 in the American Football League, and from 1970 to 1972 in the National Football League.
13 Facts About Ernie Wright
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Ernie Wright was born on November 6,1939, in Toledo, Ohio and attended Scott High School.
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Ernie Wright played football for Ohio State University and started on the Buckeyes' offensive line in 1958 and 1959.
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Ernie Wright was an original member of the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League in 1960.
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Ernie Wright was drafted in the 15th round of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but he remained with the Chargers.
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Ernie Wright was an AFL All-Star in 1961,1963 and 1965.
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Ernie Wright played eight seasons for the Chargers, through the 1967 season.
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Ernie Wright played the next four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, including in their inaugural season of 1968.
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Ernie Wright returned to the Chargers to finish his career in 1972.
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Ernie Wright was one of only 20 men who played all 10 years of the AFL's existence.
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In 1994, Ernie Wright founded The Pro Kids Golf Academy and Learning Center, a nonprofit organization aimed at providing inner-city youth in San Diego with access to golf and life skills development.
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Ernie Wright became a sports talent agent and later became the western regional chief for the NFL Players Association.
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Ernie Wright later operated a series of installations for people convicted of misdemeanors.