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Roger Russell Wehrli (WUR-lee; born November 26, 1947) is an American former football cornerback who played for his entire 14-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 until 1982.
Dec 19, 2022 · Roger Wehrli, one of the greatest defensive backs in St. Louis Cardinals history, retired following the 1982 NFL season. Wehrli had 40 interceptions, seven forced fumbles, and 22 fumble recoveries in his legendary fourteen-year pro football career.
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Nov 25, 2016 · Former St. Louis Cardinal defensive back Roger Wehrli looks at his Hall of Fame bust during a ceremony to induct him into the St. Louis Rams Ring Of Fame at the Edward Jones dome.
The St. Louis Cardinals bolstered their secondary with the selection of cornerback Roger Wehrli in the first round of the 1969 draft. An All-America at Missouri, Wehrli picked off 10 passes as a senior as well as led the nation in punt returns that year.
Missouri's Roger Wehrli was a fast, hard-hitting defender who had a quick first step to the football. Like Johnny Roland, Wehrli was a gifted athlete who was assigned to defense by Missouri coach Dan Devine.
A diamond in the rough would be the perfect way to describe Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Roger Wehrli. As a versatile high school athlete he played football, baseball, basketball and ran track.
ROGER WEHRLI Football Position: Defensive Back Born: November 26, 1947, New Point, Missouri Played For: St. Louis Cardinals (1969-1982) The St. Louis football Cardinals bolstered their secondary with the selection of cornerback Roger Wehrli in the first round of the 1969 draft. Wehrli spent his
Year Inducted: 1994. Sports: Football. Teams: St. Louis Football Cardinals University of Missouri. Born: November 26, 1947. A standout sprinter at King City High, Wehrli was offered only one scholarship to play college football, at the University of Missouri.
Roger intercepted three passes in 13 games his first season and finished second in voting for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Over the next 13 seasons, Roger would earn seven Pro Bowl invitations and three times be named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.
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