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Wayne Patrick

Wayne Allen Patrick was a professional American football running back for five seasons for the Buffalo Bills in both the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Gainesville, Florida. He settled in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo after retiring from football and raised his family. He married Mary Richard and had four children Wayne JR, Melissa, Jadah, and Joel. He died on March 23, 2010, after a lengthy battle with heart and kidney disease.

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PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1946-09-01)September 1, 1946
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 2010(2010-03-23) (aged 63)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln (Gainesville)
CollegeLouisville
NFL draft1968: 10th round, 247th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Rushing yards1,084
Rushing average4.1
Receptions96
Receiving yards745
Total touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Wayne Allen Patrick (September 1, 1946 – March 23, 2010) was a professional American football running back for five seasons for the Buffalo Bills in both the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Gainesville, Florida. He settled in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo after retiring from football and raised his family. He married Mary Richard and had four children Wayne JR, Melissa, Jadah, and Joel. He died on March 23, 2010, after a lengthy battle with heart and kidney disease.

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