Timothy John Wrightman (born March 27, 1960) is an American former professional

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player who was a tight end. He played for two seasons for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). Wrightman played

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for the UCLA Bruins and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Chicago Bears in the

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. But a contract dispute with the Bears led him to sign with the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League (USFL), thus making him the first NFL draft pick who signed with the now defunct USFL. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Bears in

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, and was re-signed to a two-year deal in 1986.

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1960 births Living people All-American college football players American football tight ends Arizona Wranglers players Chicago Bears players Chicago Blitz players People from Harbor City, Los Angeles Players of American football from Los Angeles UCLA Bruins football players People from Weiser, Idaho {{tightend-1960s-stub