Irving Fryar
American football player (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Irving Dale Fryar, Sr. (born September 28, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Fryar played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected with the first overall pick of the 1984 NFL draft, becoming the second wide receiver to be taken number one overall, the first being Dave Parks in 1964. Fryar played professionally for the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins of the NFL. Known for his longevity, his best seasons statistically came well into his 30s, at a time when many receivers are on the tail end of their careers, and he played for 17 seasons, retiring at the age of 39 holding several NFL longevity records for receivers.
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | (1962-09-28) September 28, 1962 (age 61) Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, New Jersey) | ||||||
| College: | Nebraska (1981–1983) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||
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