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Dwight Harrison
No. 82, 25, 28
Position:Cornerback
Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1948-10-12) October 12, 1948 (age 75)
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Beaumont (TX)
College:Texas A&I
NFL draft:1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:19
Fumble recoveries:3
Total TDs:3
Player stats at PFR

Dwight Webster Harrison (born October 12, 1948) is a former American football defensive back and wide receiver who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Colts, and Oakland Raiders.

Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, he played college football at Texas A&I University—now Texas A&M University–Kingsville.

Harrison was selected in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft (35th overall) by the Denver Broncos. He was traded in mid-season in 1972 from DenvertoBuffalo for wide receiver Haven Moses.[1][2]

Harrison suffers from severe post-concussion syndrome, including severe depression, and was said to be living in a trailer in Texas without running water. His NFL pension had been cut off, and in August of this year, he was one of the plaintiffs in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.[3]

Harrison continues to fight for benefits NFL took away for the last 21 years.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wallace, William N. (October 17, 1972). "Morrall perfectly cast as Griese's substitute". New York Times. p. 51.
  • ^ "Broncos deal end to Bills". Schenectady Gazette. (New York). Associated Press. October 17, 1972. p. 28.
  • ^ "Retired NFL Players and Dementia: Brain Trauma Hits Hard After Football Career". December 4, 2011. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  • ^ Rosenberg, Michael (January 29, 2014). "Dwight Harrison fighting for benefits NFL took away". Sports Illustrated.
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