Wayne Wheeler

Wayne Wheeler (born March 28, 1950) was a wide receiver who played college football at the University of Alabama from 1971 to 1973, where he recorded 55 receptions for 1,246 yards and 11 touchdowns, breaking the program's wishbone receiving record as a junior. The Chicago Bears selected him in the third round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He appeared in 12 games during his rookie season, catching a 19-yard touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers in week 13. He also played for the Birmingham Vulcans of the World Football League.