Art Weiner (August 16, 1926 – December 25, 2013) played

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as an All American

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at the

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from 1946–1949 before playing in the

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for the

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. Born and raised in

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, Weiner attended West Side High School. Weiner matched the (at the time)

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record when he amassed 52 receptions in 1949. He averaged 16 yard/reception for career. He played alongside Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice in what became known as the Justice-Weiner era while leading UNC to three major bowls. He was inducted into the NC sports Hall of Fame in 1973 and later the

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(1992). He played two years of professional football after college. After his football career ended, he worked as an executive at Burlington Industries and later owned a travel business. Weiner spent most of his adult life in

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, USA with his wife, Marion "Boots" Weiner. They had 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Weiner died on December 25, 2013, with his family by his side.

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New York Yanks players North Carolina Tar Heels football players College Football Hall of Fame inductees Players of American football from Newark, New Jersey West Side High School (New Jersey) alumni 1926 births 2013 deaths {{collegefootball-player-stub

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