Rayfield Wright anchors the Dallas Cowboys’ legendary offensive line, protecting quarterbacks and paving the way to multiple Super Bowl victories.
RAYFIELD WRIGHT
Football Bio
August 23, 1945 – Griffin, Georgia – Rayfield Wright, an offensive tackle, was born.
He played for the Dallas Cowboys for 13 seasons.
The blocker from Fort Valley State, known as the Big Cat, was drafted in the seventh round of the 1967 NFL Draft.
He was enshrined with a bronze bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Rayfield Wright leaves a lasting legacy as one of the most dominant offensive tackles in NFL history, utilizing his size and quick feet to overpower defenders and redefine his position.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006.
- Super Bowl Champion: Won two titles in five appearances (Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII).
- Pro Bowl Selections: Voted to six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1971 to 1976.
- All-Pro Honors: Earned First-Team All-Pro honors three times (1971–1973) and Second-Team All-Pro honors three times (1974–1976).
- NFL All-Decade Team: Named to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team.
- Franchise Honors: Became the first offensive lineman inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2004.
- State Hall of Fames: Inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (1988) and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame (2004/2005).
- Team Leadership: Served as a co-captain for the Dallas Cowboys for seven years.
