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Wes Welker milestone recognized at Hall
03/01/2013
New England Patriots Wide Receiver Wes Welker made history in Week 15 of the 2012 NFL Season when he became the first player to have five seasons with 100 or more receptions. A jersey from the record-setting season arrived today and is now part of the Hall of Fame’s collection.
Welker’s 100th catch came on a 12-yard pass from QB Tom Brady in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 16, 2012. The 10-year veteran previously shared the record with Hall of Famer
Jerry Rice
, Marvin Harrison and Brandon Marshall. Welker finished the year with an AFC best 118 receptions for 1,354 yards and six touchdowns.
The newly acquired artifact will be placed on display in the Pro Football Today Gallery.
Wes Welker Record Reception Mark
Year
Rec
Yds
Avg
LG
TD
2007
112
1,175
10.5
42
8
2008
111
1,165
10.5
64
3
2009
123
1,348
11.0
58
4
2011
122
1,569
12.9
99T
9
2012
118
1,354
11.5
59
6