Sunday, January 3, 2016

1976 Profile: Wayne Mulligan

Center
No. 50
Clemson
"A durable veteran who started started every Jets preseason and regular season game in 1975, Mulligan battled injuries the entire season, including bone chips in his ankle which were repaired by surgery in the off-season. He suffered a concussion in the first Colts game and a rib injury against San Diego.
He came to the Jets in 1974 and was installed as the Jets' number one center, playing in 13 games and starting 12. A solid run blocker and good protector of Joe Namath, Wayne had a fumble recovery against Miami in '74 to save Namath from an interception and prevent the Dolphins from gaining good field position.
Wayne was the regular starting center for St. Louis from 1970 through 1973, missing only the last game of the '73 campaign with a broken arm. He was drafted eighth by the Cardinals in 1969 [when Charley Winner was head coach].
A three-year letterman and standout offensive lineman at Clemson, Mulligan was an all-state high school lacrosse star in Maryland. He enjoys music. His hometown is Towson, Maryland."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

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