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| Position: | Quarterback,Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1955-06-29)June 29, 1955 (age 69) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 163 lb (74 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | South Oak Cliff |
| College: | SMU |
| Undrafted: | 1977 |
| Career history | |
| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
Ricky Charles Wesson (born June 29, 1955) is a former collegiate and professional football player
Wesson grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated fromSouth Oak Cliff High School in 1973.
After four years at SMU, Wesson played professional football and then returned to SMU to successfully complete his undergraduate degree in business administration.[1]
Asquarterback for SMU, Wesson led the team in total offense three consecutive years, including one year—1974–in which he led theSouthwest Conference in both total offense and passing touchdowns. He was also the first SMU quarterback to lead the team in both rushing and passing.
Wesson started three games his freshman year. In doing so, he became the first Black man to start at quarterback for SMU.[2]
Undrafted out of college, Wesson was signed to playdefensive back for theNFL’sKansas City Chiefs. After one year with the Chiefs, Wesson played two years for theCanadian Football League’sWinnipeg Blue Bombers.
After finishing his football career and getting his college degree from SMU, Wesson went to work for theUS Postal Service. As of 2021, he had worked at the USPS for over 30 years.[3]
Wesson was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.[4]
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