WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH

Athletic Hall of Fame

Class of 2009

John Wright

Wheaton Central
Class of 1964
Football and Track & Field

  • All-State Football - 1963

  • State champion in the 180 Yard Low Hurdles

  • 4th in the State in the 120 Yard High Hurdles

  • All-american & 1st Team All-Academic All-American at The University of Illinois - 1967

  • Leading Receiver in the History of Illinois and the Big 10 - 1967

  • Played in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions - 1968 & 1969