Wes Chandler dominated the gridiron as a blazing-fast wide receiver for the Florida Gators before rewriting the record books in the NFL.
Football Bio
August 22, 1956 – Wes Chandler, a wideout for the Florida Gators, was born. In 2015, Chandler was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. [NFF]
Wes also made it to the NFL, playing for the San Diego Chargers, and was a standout receiver, holding the 12th-most receiving yards of all time at the time of his retirement.
Wes Chandler leaves behind an incredible legacy as a game-changing offensive weapon. By excelling in a run-heavy collegiate system and thriving in the pro ranks, he cemented his status as a true football legend.
Kiwanis – 1982 San Diego Chargers Police card set
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2015.
- First-Team All-Pro: 1982.
- 4× Pro Bowl Selection: 1979, 1982, 1983, 1985.
- NFL Receiving Yards & Touchdowns Leader: Led the league in both categories during the 1982 season.
- 2× First-Team All-American: 1976, 1977.
- Chargers Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2001.
- University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame: Inducted as a “Gator Great” in 1989.
- Career NFL Statistics: Recorded 559 receptions, 8,966 receiving yards, and 56 receiving touchdowns over 11 seasons.
