Dwight Edward Clark is a former American Pro Bowl wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1987. He played college football at Clemson University before being drafted by the 49ers in the 10th round of the 1979 entry draft. In 1979 the head coach of the 49ers, Bill Walsh, wanted to find a place to work out future third round pick, quarterback Joe Montana. Walsh needed a place to workout Montana and a friend said I can get you into Clemson and I have a wide receiver who can catch. After 2–3 days of practice Montana said, "If you draft me then you draft Dwight Clark." so... Walsh did and Clark became Montana's favorite target until he was starting with Jerry Rice. Bill Walsh drafted Dwight Clark as the first pick of the 10th round of the 1979 NFL draft. Clark embarked on a stellar career for 49ers in which he had 506 catches for 6750 yards and 48 touchdowns, along with 50 rushing yards. He led the NFL in receptions during the strike-shortened 1982 season, and made the Pro Bowl twice in 1981 and 1982 in his 9 NFL seasons.
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| Birthdate: | January 8, 1957 |
| Birthplace: | Kinston, North Carolina |
| Age: | 55 |
| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 212 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Wide receiver, Tight end |
| Education: | Clemson University |
| Also known as: | Dwight Edward Clark |