Dwight Edward Clark, born January 8, 1957 in Kinston, North Carolina, a form American Pro Bowl wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1987. He played college football at Clemson University before he was drafted by the 49ers in the 10th round of the 1979 entry draft.
Clark started a wonderful career for the 49ers, where he had 506 catches for 6,750 yards and 48 touchdowns, along with 50 rushing yards. He led the NFL in receptions during the strike shortened 1982 season and made the Pro Bowl twice in 1981 and 1982 in nine NFL seasons.
Clark's most memorable touchdown came in the 1982 NFC Playoffs. He and Shawn Weatherly, 1980 Miss USA winner, were college sweethearts at Clemson University. He followed her to Seoul, South Korea, for Miss Universe contest, where she continued to win the Miss Universe title.
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