Everything about Dwight Clark totally explained
Dwight Edward Clark (born
January 8,
1957 in
Kinston, North Carolina) is a retired
American athlete who was a
Pro Bowl wide receiver for the
San Francisco 49ers from
1979 to
1987. He played his
college football at
Clemson University before being drafted in the 10th round of the
1979 entry draft. Clark embarked on a fine career in which he'd 506 catches for 6750 yards and 48 touchdowns, along with 50 rushing yards. He led the NFL in receptions (60) during the strike shortened
1982 season, and made the
Pro Bowl twice in
1981 and
1982 in his 9 NFL seasons.
Clark was a member of two Super Bowl winning clubs.
Arrival at the 49ers
In
1979, the head coach of the 49ers,
Bill Walsh, went to Clemson to check out their promising quarterback.
Steve Fuller. While there, Walsh discovered Clark. According to a story Clark shared while being interviewed on
WDNC radio on
July 31,
2007, Walsh had called the number for the
dormitory room where Fuller and Clark were living, hoping to reach Fuller. Instead, Clark, who was on his way out to play
golf, answered the phone. Upon learning that Fuller wasn't in, Walsh asked with whom he was speaking, and invited Clark to run routes for Fuller so he could watch Fuller more closely.
After Walsh drafted Clark, he made Clark and Montana practice a certain 20 yard roll-out "Hail Mary" into end zone pass at the end of every practice. Walsh wanted to make sure that they could complete that certain pass in the red zone.
"The Catch"
Clark's most memorable touchdown came in the . On
January 10,
1982, against the
Dallas Cowboys, the
San Francisco 49ers were trailing 27-21 in the final minute of play to advance to the
Super Bowl. Clark caught that "20 yard Hail Mary" from quarterback
Joe Montana in the back of the end zone to give the 49ers a 28-27 victory. That play is one of the most famous in the history in the NFL and has been immortalized as "
The Catch". Clark finished the game with 8 receptions for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns.
During the 1981 season, Coach Walsh had Montana and Clark routinely practice the 20 yard end-zone throw after regular practice.
Retirement
His number 87 has been retired by the 49ers. After retirement, he's served as a team executive for both the San Francisco 49ers and the
Cleveland Browns.
Personal
Clark was born in
Kinston, N.C. and graduated from
Garinger High School in
Charlotte, North Carolina.
He and Miss USA of 1980,
Shawn Weatherly, were college sweethearts at Clemson University. He accompanied her to
Seoul,
South Korea, for the
Miss Universe contest, where she proceeded to win the Miss Universe title.
He currently resides in Charlotte with his wife Ashley. They have three children, two sons, Riley and Mac, and one daughter, Casey. Clark is currently involved in the “Custom Home” building business in Charlotte, NC. (Dwight Clark Development, LLC)
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