Timothy John Wrightman (born March 27, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end. He played for two seasons for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Wrightman played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL draft. But a contract dispute with the Bears led him to sign with the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League (USFL),[1][2] thus making him the first NFL draft pick who signed with the now defunct USFL. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Bears in 1985, and was re-signed to a two-year deal in 1986.[3][4]

Tim Wrightman
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Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1960-03-27) March 27, 1960 (age 64)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Los Angeles (CA) Mary Star of the Sea
College:UCLA
NFL draft:1982 / round: 3 / pick: 62
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:46
Receiving yards:648
Touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to Tim Wrightman's Lazy Bear Ranch - Bird Hunting and Fishing Adventures of a Lifetime!". Lazybearranch.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  2. ^ "Chicago Blitz". USFL.info. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  3. ^ Kiley, Mike (July 27, 1986). "Dent Back In Fold, Signs A 4-year Pact". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  4. ^ "Bears Trounce Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl". Los Angeles Times. January 27, 1986. Retrieved October 31, 2023.