Wade Richey
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Position: | Placekicker | ||
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Date of birth: | May 19, 1976 | ||
Place of birth: | Lafayette, Louisiana | ||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||
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High school: | Lafayette (LA) Carencro | ||
College: | Louisiana State | ||
Undrafted: | 1998 | ||
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Wade Edward Richey (born May 19, 1976) is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League.
Career
He played from 1998-2001 for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers, and attempted a comeback in 2003 for the Baltimore Ravens. He retired after the 2004 season. Wade began his career at Carencro High School. While at Carencro, He kicked several Field Goals beyond 50 Yards, including a 61 Yard Field Goal in 1993. Wade then attended LSU. During his Freshman year, he was primarily the Kickoff Specialist as well as into his Sophomore year. During the 1995 Independence Bowl, Wade kicked a 48 yard Field Goal. During the 1996 and 1997 seasons, Wade was responsible for all Placekicking duties. Wade currently resides in Carencro where he and his wife Felicia own a Cattle Co. Richey Enterprises.