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Rayfield Wright

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Larry Rayfield Wright was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League for 13 seasons.

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Rayfield Wright, nicknamed Big Cat is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2006.

Rayfield Wright was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and he was a member of the NFL All-Time Super Bowl Team in 1990 and received the NFL Legends Award that same year.

Rayfield Wright was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 and in 2004, he was inducted in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

In 2006, Rayfield Wright was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Rayfield Wright was officially inducted, with introduction by college coach Leon J. “Stan” Lomax, during the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 6, 2006 where his bust, sculpted by Scott Myers, was unveiled.

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Rayfield Wright
Rayfield Wright
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Rayfield Wright was also inducted into the State of Georgia Hall of Fame, the Fort Valley Georgia Hall of Fame and the Griffin Georgia Hall of Fame.

In recent years, Rayfield Wright has battled with early-onset dementia, the result of numerous head injuries he says he had in 13 seasons, more than 180 regular-season and playoff games from 1967 to 1979.

Rayfield Wright died on April 7, 2022 at the age of 76.

Rayfield Wright leaves behind his wife Gina Rayfield.

There is no such details on Rayfield Wright having children have been cited in the online media.


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