IRVING, Texas — Paul Wiggin, the previous Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the dropping finish of “The Play” because the coach of star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was 91.
Wiggin’s demise was introduced by the Browns, the Minnesota Vikings and the Nationwide Soccer Basis. He was the fourth-oldest residing NFF Corridor of Famer.
Wiggin was on the Stanford sideline in 1982 for “The Play” when California scored the profitable landing in a 25-20 victory within the “Massive Sport” after Stanford’s band prematurely took the sphere. It’s thought of by many probably the most unbelievable end to a school soccer recreation.
“Paul Wiggin represented the whole lot the NFF Faculty Soccer Corridor of Fame aspires to honor, particularly excellence on the sphere, management on the sidelines, and a lifelong dedication to the sport,” NFF Chairman Archie Manning stated in a press release. “His influence on faculty soccer spanned generations, and he leaves behind a legacy that may lengthy be remembered. We’re deeply saddened to be taught of his passing.”
Wiggin performed for Stanford from 1954-56. He was a two-time All-America choice as a defensive sort out and was chosen as the college’s Defensive Participant of the Century in fan voting.
He was drafted within the fourth spherical by the Browns in 1957 and performed his total 11-year NFL profession with the franchise, by no means lacking a recreation and incomes two Professional Bowl choices. He helped the Browns win the 1964 NFL title.
Wiggin was an assistant with the San Francisco 49ers from 1968-74 earlier than being taking on as head coach of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in 1975. He changed Corridor of Fame coach Hank Stram and had a 11-24 document earlier than being fired through the 1977 season.
He went to New Orleans as defensive coordinator for 2 years earlier than returning to his alma mater as head coach in 1980.
Wiggin was the Vikings’ defensive position coach from 1985 to ’91 earlier than serving in quite a lot of roles of their entrance workplace. He was with the group for almost 40 years.
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