About Phil Wise
Lived 1949 – 2026 (aged 76). Phil Wise was an American american football player.
Phil Wise (April 25, 1949 – March 12, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round (136th overall) of the 1971 NFL draft. Wise was , safety who played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes and Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks. Wise played in nine NFL seasons from 1971 to 1976 with the Jets, and 1977 to 1979 with the Minnesota Vikings. He finished his NFL career with 92 games and six interceptions.
Wise was also a member on The KQ92 Morning Show with Tom Barnard on KQRS-FM in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 76. He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Omaha.
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Who was Phil Wise?
American football player
When was Phil Wise born?
Phil Wise was born on 25 April 1949 in Omaha.
When did Phil Wise die?
Phil Wise died on 13 March 2026.
What was Phil Wise's occupation?
Phil Wise was an american football player.
What nationality was Phil Wise?
Phil Wise was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Wise. https://biography.guide/phil-wise/
MLA: "Phil Wise." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-wise/.
Chicago: "Phil Wise." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-wise/.
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