About Wayne Stewart
Wayne Stewart, 73, Canadian-born American football player (New York Jets, San Diego Chargers).
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|Wayne Murray Stewart (August 18, 1947 – December 4, 2020) was an American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) tight end.
He grew up in Downey, California, and attended the University of California. He was selected by the AFL's New York Jets, 390th overall in the 15th round of the 1969 Common Draft. He played one year for the AFL Jets, three years for the Jets in the NFL, and one year for the NFL San Diego Chargers. Combined he played 52 games, making 27 catches for 355 yards and two touchdowns.
Stewart died on December 4, 2020.
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