About Wimpy Winther
Lived 1947 – 2024 (aged 76). Wimpy Winther was an American american football player.
Richard Lew "Wimpy" Winther (October 22, 1947 – June 26, 2024) was an American professional football center in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL draft and played that season with the Green Bay Packers. The following season, he would play with the Saints.
Richard, nicknamed Wimpy, was married to Sandra Winther. He was the father of three children. After his professional football career ended, Wimpy spent a short period of time in banking. Afterwards, he began teaching and coaching at Shelby County High School in Shelby County, Alabama. Later on, he transferred to Rudd Middle School in Pinson, Alabama, where he taught health and education and coached various sports including football, wrestling, baseball and basketball. After 19 years at Rudd Middle School, Wimpy retired at the early age of 61.
Winther died at age 76 in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Who was Wimpy Winther?
American football player
When was Wimpy Winther born?
Wimpy Winther was born on 22 October 1947 in Charles City.
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Wimpy Winther died on 26 June 2024.
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Wimpy Winther was an american football player.
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Wimpy Winther was American.
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