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| DATE OF BIRTH = December 9, 1963 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Memphis, Tennessee]] |
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Revision as of 05:36, 18 March 2016
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| Date of birth | December 9, 1963 |
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| Place of birth | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | CB |
| US college | Mississippi |
| NFL draft | 1985 / Round: 8 / Pick: 219 |
| Drafted by | Washington Redskins |
| Career history | |
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| 1985-1989 | Washington Redskins |
| 1992 | Cleveland Browns |
| 1993 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1994 | BC Lions |
| 1995-1996 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 1999 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career stats | |
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Barry Todd Wilburn (born December 9, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the eight round (219th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 186-lb. cornerback from the University of Mississippi, Wilburn played in eight NFL seasons from 1985 to 1996 (he missed two seasons due to injury) and in two CFL seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the British Columbia Lions. He played in one final season in 1999 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before retiring.
Professional career
Wilburn started in Super Bowl XXII for the Redskins, and recorded two interceptions in their 42-10 victory. Wilburn retired with 20 career interceptions and five fumble recoveries.
Wilburn holds the Redskins record for the longest interception return after scoring on a 100-yard return against the Minnesota Vikings in 1987.[1]
Personal life
Wilburn is the son of Olympic great, Margaret Matthews Wilburn and the father of Jordan and Dominique Wilburn, named for his two favorite NBA basketball players.
References
- ^ "Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record | Longest interception returns by team". Pro Football Hall of Fame. November 24, 2008. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
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- BC Lions players
- Cleveland Browns players
- Ole Miss Rebels football players
- Sportspeople from Memphis, Tennessee
- Philadelphia Eagles players
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