Steve Wallace (NFL)
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Barron Steven Wallace is a former professional
American football
player in the National Football League
. Wallace played offensive tackle, and spent the bulk of his career in a San Francisco 49ers
uniform, 11 years; 1 year with the K.C. Chiefs total of 12 years in the NFL.
. Standing 6 ft, 5 inches, 280 lbs, was selected by Birmingham Stallions
in 1986 United States Football League
territorial draft, as well as selected by the San Francisco 49ers in fourth round (101st pick overall) of 1986 NFL Draft
. Steve blocked for Heisman Trophy Winner Bo Jackson in 1985. Steve also played in a game [the Florida Gators vs Auburn Tigers in 1983] that showcased 25 athletes that made a professional football team roster. His head coach was College Hall-of-Famer Pat Dye.
championships with the San Francisco 49ers (1988
, 1989
, and 1994
). In Super Bowl XXIII
he was taken off the field with a broken ankle on the third play of the game, and was replaced by Bubba Paris
.
He garnered Pro Bowl
honors in 1992
. Throughout his career, Wallace endured many concussions, and was known for wearing a styrofoam
(Procap) helmet atop his normal helmet to reduce the impact.
Steve retired following the 1997 season
, finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs
. Steve was one of the only S.F. 49ers to participate in two United Way Commercials earning him the "Community Player of the Year"- Extra Award in 1992. He played football "nasty and tenacious" earning 4x All-Madden Teams, and All-Rookie Team, but often considered as "one of the true gentlemen of the game!"
Steve and Jerry Rice were pictured celebrating after touch down, that picture was used to symbolize the winning tradition of the S.F. 49ers on a commemorative stamp for "The Team of the Eighties." [Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV & XXIX.] Also, Coach Bill Walsh talked about Steve being one of his favorite players in the book "The Blindside" and numerous other "49ers Championship Books." 21 years of football[ 5 middle & high school, 4 college, 12 professional] all winning seasons. 21 winning seasons, worst season 10-6 in S.F.49ers [1991].
He played alongside one of the greatest players in football history Joe Montana
Steve currently works with Pro Speakers Bureau /www.prospeakersbureau.com as a motivational speaker. And Steve Wallace Foundation for "Everyday Championship"a non-profit program, Mission:Working on educating and rebuilding youth self-esteem, character, knowledge in rural, urban or under privilege areas. The focus has been for the betterment of kids.
.
His son, Steve Wallace Jr., who is attending Marist School, is following in his footsteps as a football player and also wrestles HWT at a thick 6'1 270. Other Professional Family Members: Amani Toomer(Cousin) NY Giants won Super Bowl XLII, Bobby Hamilton(Married in the Family) NE Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI & Super Bowl XXXVIII, Barry Anderson (Cousin) NFL Official 2007-current, Brandon Jacobs(Cousin) Minor Leagues Boston Redsox. Six Super Bowl Rings, Total.
Professional sports
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American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
player in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. Wallace played offensive tackle, and spent the bulk of his career in a San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
uniform, 11 years; 1 year with the K.C. Chiefs total of 12 years in the NFL.
College career
Wallace attended Auburn UniversityAuburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
. Standing 6 ft, 5 inches, 280 lbs, was selected by Birmingham Stallions
Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...
in 1986 United States Football League
United States Football League
The United States Football League was an American football league which was in active operation from 1983 to 1987. It played a spring/summer schedule in its first three seasons and a traditional autumn/winter schedule was set to commence before league operations ceased.The USFL was conceived in...
territorial draft, as well as selected by the San Francisco 49ers in fourth round (101st pick overall) of 1986 NFL Draft
1986 NFL Draft
The 1986 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 29–30, 1986...
. Steve blocked for Heisman Trophy Winner Bo Jackson in 1985. Steve also played in a game [the Florida Gators vs Auburn Tigers in 1983] that showcased 25 athletes that made a professional football team roster. His head coach was College Hall-of-Famer Pat Dye.
Professional career
Steve Wallace was a part of three Super BowlSuper Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
championships with the San Francisco 49ers (1988
Super Bowl XXIII
Super Bowl XXIII was an American football game played on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida to decide the National Football League champion following the 1988 regular season. This was the first Super Bowl hosted in the Miami area in 10 years, and the first in Miami not held...
, 1989
Super Bowl XXIV
Super Bowl XXIV was an American football game played on January 28, 1990 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana to decide the National Football League champion following the 1989 regular season...
, and 1994
Super Bowl XXIX
Super Bowl XXIX was an American football game played on January 29, 1995 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida to decide the National Football League champion following the 1994 regular season...
). In Super Bowl XXIII
Super Bowl XXIII
Super Bowl XXIII was an American football game played on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida to decide the National Football League champion following the 1988 regular season. This was the first Super Bowl hosted in the Miami area in 10 years, and the first in Miami not held...
he was taken off the field with a broken ankle on the third play of the game, and was replaced by Bubba Paris
Bubba Paris
William "Bubba" Paris is a former professional American football offensive lineman who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL from 1983 to 1990. He was a member of three 49er teams that won the Super Bowl...
.
He garnered Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
honors in 1992
1992 NFL season
The 1992 NFL season was the 73rd regular season of the National Football League.Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Andrew, the New England Patriots–Miami Dolphins game that was scheduled for September 6 at Joe Robbie Stadium was rescheduled to October 18. Both teams originally had that...
. Throughout his career, Wallace endured many concussions, and was known for wearing a styrofoam
Styrofoam
Styrofoam is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company for closed-cell currently made for thermal insulation and craft applications. In 1941, researchers in Dow's Chemical Physics Lab found a way to make foamed polystyrene...
(Procap) helmet atop his normal helmet to reduce the impact.
Steve retired following the 1997 season
1997 NFL season
The 1997 NFL season was the 78th regular season of the National Football League. The Oilers relocated from Houston, Texas to Nashville, Tennessee...
, finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
. Steve was one of the only S.F. 49ers to participate in two United Way Commercials earning him the "Community Player of the Year"- Extra Award in 1992. He played football "nasty and tenacious" earning 4x All-Madden Teams, and All-Rookie Team, but often considered as "one of the true gentlemen of the game!"
Steve and Jerry Rice were pictured celebrating after touch down, that picture was used to symbolize the winning tradition of the S.F. 49ers on a commemorative stamp for "The Team of the Eighties." [Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV & XXIX.] Also, Coach Bill Walsh talked about Steve being one of his favorite players in the book "The Blindside" and numerous other "49ers Championship Books." 21 years of football[ 5 middle & high school, 4 college, 12 professional] all winning seasons. 21 winning seasons, worst season 10-6 in S.F.49ers [1991].
He played alongside one of the greatest players in football history Joe Montana
Joe Montana
Joseph Clifford "Joe" Montana, Jr. , nicknamed Joe Cool, Golden Joe, The Golden Great and Comeback Joe, is a retired American football player. Montana started his NFL career in 1979 with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played quarterback for the next 14 seasons...
Steve currently works with Pro Speakers Bureau /www.prospeakersbureau.com as a motivational speaker. And Steve Wallace Foundation for "Everyday Championship"a non-profit program, Mission:Working on educating and rebuilding youth self-esteem, character, knowledge in rural, urban or under privilege areas. The focus has been for the betterment of kids.
Personal
His uncle is famous comedian George WallaceGeorge Wallace (comedian)
George Henry Wallace is an American comedian and actor. He is number 93 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.-Early life:...
.
His son, Steve Wallace Jr., who is attending Marist School, is following in his footsteps as a football player and also wrestles HWT at a thick 6'1 270. Other Professional Family Members: Amani Toomer(Cousin) NY Giants won Super Bowl XLII, Bobby Hamilton(Married in the Family) NE Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI & Super Bowl XXXVIII, Barry Anderson (Cousin) NFL Official 2007-current, Brandon Jacobs(Cousin) Minor Leagues Boston Redsox. Six Super Bowl Rings, Total.