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Art Weiner

1926 – 2013

American football player

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About Art Weiner

Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 87). Art Weiner was an American american football player.

Art Weiner (August 16, 1926 – December 25, 2013) was an American professional football end who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Yanks. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 1946 to 1949.

Weiner matched the (at the time) NCAA record when he amassed 52 receptions in 1949. He averaged 16 yards per reception for career. He played alongside Choo Choo Justice in what became known as the Justice–Weiner era while leading UNC to three major bowls. He was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 1973 and later into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992. After his football career ended, he worked as an executive at Burlington Industries and later owned a travel business.

Weiner spent most of his adult life in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife, Marion "Boots" Weiner. They had 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Weiner died on December 25, 2013, with his family by his side.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
West Side High School
Awards
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
Also known as
Arthur Weiner

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Art Weiner's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Art Weiner?

American football player (1926-2013)

When was Art Weiner born?

Art Weiner was born on 16 August 1926 in Newark.

When did Art Weiner die?

Art Weiner died on 25 December 2013 in Greensboro.

What was Art Weiner's occupation?

Art Weiner was an american football player.

What nationality was Art Weiner?

Art Weiner was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Art Weiner

· Wikidata: Q4797134

· DBpedia: Art Weiner

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