Phil Wise (American football)

Phil Wise (born April 25, 1949) is an American former football player who was selected by the New York Jets in the 6th round (136th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft. Wise was 6'0", 192-lb. safety from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Wise played in nine NFL seasons from 1971 to 1976 with the Jets, and 1976 to 1979 with the Minnesota Vikings. He finished his NFL career with 92 games and six interceptions.[1]

Phil Wise
Born: (1949-04-25) April 25, 1949
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Safety
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight192 lb (87 kg)
CollegeNebraska-Omaha
NFL draft1971 / Round: 6 / Pick: 136
Career history
As player
1971–1976New York Jets
1977–1979Minnesota Vikings

Wise is also a member on The KQ92 Morning Show with Tom Barnard on KQRS-FM in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2]


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