As I mentioned earlier, the one key adjective to describe Chrebet was tough. The lavish ceremony was held at the New York Jets training camp at Hofstra University on June 6th, 2006 and was presided over by New York Jets owner Mr. Woody Johnson. Chrebet gained his legend only with his performance and not his mouth. Membership . We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.Eric Ebron Runs Impressive 40 Time at the NFL Combine He trails only Hall of Fame wide receiver Don Maynard (627) in the receptions category and Maynard (11,732) and WR Wesley Walker (8,306) in the receiving yardage department. He noted that no matter what he had to overcome in his NFL career, it always paled in comparison to the things his father had to overcome as a Purple Heart recipient in the Vietnam War. [January 2008] He had an illustrious career at Hofstra University, which earned him an induction into the school’s He was the first Hofstra University football player to do so in over 30 years. 3 college jersey retired in a ceremony during the 2002 season at Hofstra University, New York. I'm just looking forward to getting back on the field one more time. Owned and operated his own restaurant called "Chrebet's" after his retirement from the New York Jets. He was born in Garfield, New Jersey, near where he eventually played his professional football. The New York Jets honored him with a special halftime ceremony on Sunday, September 23, 2007. I enjoy the interaction (with the fans), because someday they won't want my autograph. I'm happy. Others Named Wayne Chrebet. I could either laugh it off and go on my journey or take it as a sign that it wasn't going to happen. New York Jet great Wayne Chrebet, New York Giant great Michael Strahan, and NFL great Bruce Smith were on location to film the new National Football League (NFL) policy trailer for the Loews Cineplex NFL Kickoff campaign at the Loews Cherry Hill theater in New Jersey.
"I'm glad I gave them something to believe in. After a few days, Chrebet was given a walk on opportunity with the New York Jets, and the rest was history for fan favorite Chrebet. Create New Facebook Account. Despite being knocked unconscious for several minutes, Chrebet still made a third-down catch for a first down, symbolic of the type of plays he made throughout his career. A native of Asbury Park, N.J., he founded the Hess Corporation and was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2011. [March 2007] Sign in Join. If you're any kind of competitor, that's when you'll come out and play well. [February 2006] New York: Doubleday, 1999.Sports Illustrated Special Edition "Sports Illustrated present Cinderella Stories", 2000. Wayne Chrebet's 580 receptions ranks him 2nd all time (only behind hall of fame player Don Maynard) and his 7,365 yards from scrimmage place him 5th all-time in the New York Jets record books. Chrebet happily noted for the record numerous times and again at his retirement ceremony how thankful he was to both of them for the opportunities provided to him during his career as a New York Jet. On October 19th, 1996 at Jacksonville Chrebet hauled in 12 receptions for 162 yards with five third-down conversions. Log in or Create an account to see photos of Wayne Chrebet. Wayne Chrebet, Class: 1995 Induction: 2006 Sport(s): Football - WAYNE CHREBET Wayne Chrebet, a 1995 graduate with a degree in criminal justice, was a four-year letterwinner At 5-10 and 188 pounds, he was initially deemed too fragile for the NFL, and went undrafted in the Chrebet's big break came when he was granted a walk-on opportunity with the NFL's New York Jets, who at the time trained at Hofstra's campus. Chrebet not only made the team but became one of the most exciting players in the history of the New York Jet franchise. Wide receiver who played for the New York Jets from 1995 to 2005, compiling 580 career receptions for 7,365 yards and 41 touchdowns. What followed was one of the greatest rags to riches stories in the history of professional sports as Wayne Chrebet worked his way up the depth chart from 11th to make the team. [November 2006] Athletes. Played for two different owners: the late Mr. Leon Hess and Mr. Woody Johnson.
I'm not going to get back on the field. Earned his nickname "Mr. Third Down" as a clutch third down receiver, with 379 first downs receiving during regular season play. Wayne Chrebet: Pos: WR, Career: 152 G, 41 TD, 580 Rec (93rd), 12.7 Y/R, Jets 1995-2005, born NJ 1973
[March 2006] The New York Jets would have played the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII had they held on, and were widely considered the favorite if they could have maintained their third quarter lead against Denver. The restaurant was located within immediate walking distance of the New York Jets training camp and his alma mater Hofstra University. His 41 career touchdowns rank eighth all-time in NYJ history among scoring by non-kickers during regular season play. [June 2006] Shocked the New York media and fans alike by making the New York Jet roster in 1995. Chrebet grew up in Garfield, New Jersey in heavily suburban Bergen County.
In 1999, he was inactive for games one through five after suffering a broken bone in his foot during the team's exhibition finale vs. MIN that required the insertion of a pin to aid in the healing. Presented the St. Vincent de Paul School school with a $5,000 gift check for school and educational supplies on behalf of Staples and the National Football League (NFL) in honor of an accredited K-12 school in that football team's area.