Art Weiner showcases exceptional receiving skills as an end for the University of North Carolina. He defies the standard running style of play of his era by tying a major NCAA receiving record.
Football Bio
August 16, 1926 – Art Weiner, the University of North Carolina end, was born.
The College Football Hall of Fame selected Art for induction in 1992. [footballfoundation.org]
He also played professional ball for the NFL’s New York Yanks.
In 1949, the Tar Heel receiver tied the then-NCAA record by catching 49 passes in a season, quite a lot for the running style of play in that era.
Art Weiner proves his elite athletic ability by catching 49 passes in a single season, an extraordinary accomplishment for 1949. His outstanding play for the Tar Heels paves the way for his professional career with the New York Yanks and his 1992 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Selected for induction in 1992.
- NCAA Record: Tied the then-NCAA record in 1949 by catching 49 passes in a single season.
- Professional Career: Played in the NFL for the New York Yanks.
