Frank Wainright
In this article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Frank Wainright, exploring its origins, meaning and relevance in today's society. Frank Wainright has been the subject of interest and debate over the years, piquing the interest of academics, professionals and the curious alike. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on history, Frank Wainright has left an indelible mark on society, becoming an exciting and constantly evolving subject of study. Throughout this article, we will examine the various aspects of Frank Wainright, its importance and its influence in different areas, offering a comprehensive view of this phenomenon that has captured the attention of so many people.
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2022) |
| No. 87, 82, 88 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born: | October 10, 1967 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | April 5, 2016 (aged 48) Castle Pines, Colorado, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Pomona (Arvada, Colorado) | ||||||||
| College: | Northern Colorado | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1991: 8th round, 210th pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||||||
| |||||||||
Frank Wesley Wainright (October 10, 1967 – April 5, 2016) was an American professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons for the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Baltimore Ravens. He played high school his freshman through junior year at Peoria Heights High School. He played college football at the University of Northern Colorado and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[2][3]
Wainright is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is caused by repeated hits to the head.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Frank Wainright". Peoria Journal Star.
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "The driving force behind Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)". Concussion Legacy Foundation. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Ken Belson and Benjamin Mueller (June 20, 2023). "Collective Force of Head Hits, Not Just the Number of Them, Increases Odds of C.T.E. The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease". The New York Times. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
 | This biographical article relating to an American football tight end born in the 1960s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |