Wimpy Winther
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| Born: | October 22, 1947 Charles City, Iowa | ||
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| College: | Mississippi | ||
| NFL draft: | 1971 / round: 4 / pick: 88 | ||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 1972 | |||
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Wimpy Winther is a former center in the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints and played that season with the Green Bay Packers.[1] The following season he would play with the Saints.
Richard, nicknamed Wimpy, is married to Sandra Winther. He is the father of three children: Matthew (married to Tracey Winther and fathers Zach and Josh), Ashley, and Abby. After his professional football career ended, Wimpy spent a short period of time in banking. Afterwards, he began teaching and coaching at Shelby County High School in Shelby County, Alabama. Later on, he transferred to Rudd Middle School in Pinson, Alabama, where he taught health and education and coached various sports including football, wrestling, baseball and basketball. After 19 years at Rudd Middle School, Wimpy retired at the early age of 61.
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References
- ^ "Wimpy Winther". Fantasy Football Challenge.com. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
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