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22 Facts About Wane McGarity

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Wane Keith McGarity was born on September 30,1976 and is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League and Canadian Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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Wane McGarity was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft.

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Wane McGarity played college football at the University of Texas.

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Wane McGarity was a three-time district champion in the 100 metres, qualifying twice for the state finals.

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Wane McGarity opened the year by tallying 5 receptions for 105 yards against Rutgers University.

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Wane McGarity finished with 10 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown.

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Wane McGarity blossomed as a fifth-year senior, compiling 58 receptions for 1,087 yards with an 18.7 average and 9 receiving touchdowns, including making the longest reception in school history against the University of Oklahoma.

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Wane McGarity recorded the most touchdown receptions in one game in school history, having 4 against Texas Tech.

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Wane McGarity totaled 95 receptions, 1,687 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns and most 100-yard receiving games in one season.

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Wane McGarity was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft.

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Wane McGarity made his first career start in the twelfth game against the New England Patriots in place of an injured Ernie Mills, making him the first rookie to start at wide receiver for the Cowboys since Kevin Williams in 1993.

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Wane McGarity had 3 receptions for 31 yards against the Patriots.

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Wane McGarity was one of only 2 players in the league to return 2 punts for touchdowns in the season, becoming the fifth player in team history to accomplish that feat.

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Wane McGarity became the third player in NFL history to return a punt for a touchdown against the same opponent in different games during the same season.

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Wane McGarity played as a slot wide receiver, tying for fourth on the team with 25 receptions for 250 yards.

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Wane McGarity showed flashes of his big play ability, scoring on a reverse of 22 yards and on punt returns of 59 and 64 yards, with both of his scores on returns coming against the Arizona Cardinals in separate games.

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Wane McGarity tallied 15 receptions for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns in five games.

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Wane McGarity had 9 kickoff returns for 212 yards and 12 punt returns for 66 yards.

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Wane McGarity finished with 55 receptions for 799 yards and 6 touchdowns.

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Wane McGarity had 663 yards and two touchdowns on punt returns and 248 yards and one touchdown on a missed field goal.

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Wane McGarity worked at H-E-B as a health and wellness program manager.

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Wane McGarity has two daughters Danica and DaMia and is married to Jessica McGarity.