Английская Википедия:Ernie Wheelwright (running back)
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox NFL biography Ernest Lamour 'Wheels' Wheelwright (November 28, 1939 – May 1, 2001) was an American football player. He attended Southern Illinois University and served in the 101st Airborne Division (a.k.a. the Screaming Eagles).[1]
Wheelwright had several careers but is chiefly remembered as an American football player who played as a running back for the New York Giants (1964–65), Atlanta Falcons (1966–67) and the New Orleans Saints (1967–70).
Following the end of his football career, Wheelwright appeared as an actor in films including The Longest Yard (1974), Trackdown (1976), The Greatest (1977) & Wildcats (1986).
Wheelwright was also owner of one of Atlanta's premier nightclubs in the 1960s, the Pink Pussycat Club.[2] 'Wheels' hosted many visiting black artists and had the opportunity to cut a record 'Beggin You Back' for the local Gaye label owned by Johnny Brooks.[3][note 1] In 1970 the NFL asked Wheelwright, then with the New Orleans Saints, to sell his interest on the grounds that continuing ownership would bring the NFL into disrepute.[4]
Ernie Wheelwright died of cancer in Las Vegas on May 1, 2001, aged 61.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Longest Yard | Spooner | |
| 1976 | Trackdown | Rosey | |
| 1977 | The Greatest | Bossman Jones |
Notes
References
Шаблон:Reflist Шаблон:1966 Atlanta Falcons Шаблон:1967 New Orleans Saints
- ↑ Sports Illustrated, "19th Hole", Readers comments, June 15, 1970.
- ↑ Roy Powers Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Sir Shambling Deep Soul Website http://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/W/ernie_wheelwright/index.php
- ↑ Sports Illustrated, "This Saint has been called a sinner", June 1, 1970
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