Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wes Chandler
1974–1997
— NCAA Football Hall of Fame —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
1. Wes Chandler Marker
Chandler was a two-time first-team All-American at Florida as a wide receiver despite playing in a run-oriented wishbone offense. He caught 92 passes in his career for 1,963 yards and a school- record 28 touchdowns in four seasons. Chandler played in the 1978 Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Game prior to being selected third overall in the 1978 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints, where his success didn’t stop. In 11 seasons in the NFL, he earned Pro Bowl honors four times and was named to the NFL-All-Pro Team in 1982. Chandler totaled nearly 9,000 receiving yards and scored 56 touchdowns playing for the Saints, San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. Following his playing career, Chandler spent over 15 years coaching with stops in college, the NFL and NFL Europe.
Erected by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 29° 38.94′ N, 82° 20.973′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. Marker is at the intersection of Gale Lemerand Drive and Stadium Road, on the right when traveling north on Gale Lemerand Drive. Marker located on wall in front of the Heavener
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack Youngblood (here, next to this marker); Carlos Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Danny Wuerffel (here, next to this marker); Emmitt Smith (here, next to this marker); Steve Spurrier (here, next to this marker); Wilber Marshall (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Steve Spurrier (here, next to this marker); Doug Dickey (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
2. Wes Chandler Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
3. Bull Gator
University of Florida NCAA Football Hall of Fame Inductees can be seen on lower wall behind Bull Gator
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
