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Former 49er visits Hall of Fame

12/18/2009


Former 49ers cornerback Eric Wright (left) watches a video on Hall of Famer Emlen Tunnell in the Hall of Fame Gallery. Giving Wright the tour on Friday was Hall of Fame Board member Gary Smith.
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Eric Wright, who played 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday afternoon. He was in Canton on a business trip and took time to tour the Hall of Fame.

Wright played cornerback for the 49ers from 1981 to 1990. Twice named to the Pro Bowl during his career, Wright won four Super Bowls in his 10 seasons. He played in four of the 49ers Super Bowl wins (Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV) and started at right cornerback for San Francisco in the first two of those Super Bowls.

In all, Wright played in 110 regular season games and recorded 18 interceptions which he returned for 256 yards and 2 TDs. His single best year came in 1983 when he had a team-high seven interceptions for 164 yards.


Wright's player profile on NFL.com>>>

 

 
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  • Joe - December 27 2009 09:53 PM

    Eric was a gifted athlete. I loved watching him play and always felt like we were in good hands with him on the field. You just KNEW he had his man and was going to make a big play. He was exciting to watch. Always brought enthusiasm and intensity. My son was fortunate enough to be coached by him at summer camps he and Keena Turner used to do in the bay area. He brought the same enthusiasm and intensity to those. The kids loved him too. Eric epitomized the heart and soul of those 9er teams. Hope life is treating you well Eric.

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