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Dave Waymer

1958 – 1993

American football player

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Lived 1958 – 1993 (aged 34). Dave Waymer was an American american football player.

David Benjamin Waymer Jr. (July 1, 1958 – April 30, 1993) was an American professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL).

Waymer graduated from West Charlotte High School in 1976. He played college football for the Notre Dame, graduating in 1980, and was drafted in the 1980 NFL draft in the second round by the New Orleans Saints, where he played until 1989. He was offered a contract by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL), but opted to remain in New Orleans, saying, "I always wanted to play there. I've got a lot of friends there, and that is where, hopefully, I'll finish out my career." He played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1990 and 1991 and the Los Angeles Raiders in 1992.

During the 1993 offseason, Waymer died on April 30, 1993, at the age of 34, from a heart attack induced by cocaine use.

The ABC/Wonderful World of Disney movie A Saintly Switch was dedicated to Waymer's memory in 1999.

On January 24, 2022, the SB Nation Saints blog Canal Street Chronicles featured Waymer in their "LIFE OF A SAINT" series. Family, friends and teammates come together to share their memories of the late Dave Waymer.

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West Charlotte High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dave Waymer?

American football player (1958-1993)

When was Dave Waymer born?

Dave Waymer was born on 1 July 1958 in Brooklyn.

When did Dave Waymer die?

Dave Waymer died on 30 April 1993 in Mooresville.

What was Dave Waymer's occupation?

Dave Waymer was an american football player.

What nationality was Dave Waymer?

Dave Waymer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Waymer

· Wikidata: Q5230083

· DBpedia: Dave Waymer

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