Freddie Solomon facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 11, 1953 Sumter, South Carolina |
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| Died: | February 13, 2012 (aged 59) | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Sumter (Sumter, South Carolina) |
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| College: | Tampa | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||||||||||||||
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Freddie Solomon (born January 11, 1953 – died February 13, 2012) was a professional American football player. He was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the 1975 NFL Draft. Freddie was a talented wide receiver known for his speed.
He played for 11 seasons in the NFL. He was part of the Dolphins and later the San Francisco 49ers. Freddie Solomon is remembered for his important role in two Super Bowl wins.
Meet Freddie Solomon
Freddie Solomon was born in Sumter, South Carolina. He went to Sumter High School and graduated in 1971. He then played college football at the University of Tampa. In college, he played as a quarterback.
When he joined the NFL, he switched to playing wide receiver. This position involves catching passes from the quarterback. Freddie was 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 184 pounds.
Playing in the NFL
The Miami Dolphins drafted Freddie Solomon in 1975. He played for the Dolphins for three seasons. In 1978, he joined the San Francisco 49ers. He played with the 49ers until 1985.
Freddie was a key player for both teams. He had a great game on December 5, 1976. In that game, he caught 5 passes for 114 yards and scored a touchdown. He also ran for 59 yards and scored another touchdown. Plus, he returned a punt for 79 yards and a third touchdown!
Over his career, Freddie had 371 catches. He gained 5,846 receiving yards. He also scored 48 receiving touchdowns.
Super Bowl Champion!
Freddie Solomon helped the San Francisco 49ers win two Super Bowl championships. These big wins happened in Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX. Winning a Super Bowl is one of the highest achievements in professional football.
He was an important part of the 49ers' success during those years. His skills as a wide receiver helped the team win many games.
A Famous Play
Freddie Solomon was involved in one of the most famous plays in NFL history. This play is known as "The Catch." It happened in the 1982 NFC Playoffs. This game was against the Dallas Cowboys.
On this play, his teammate Dwight Clark made a leaping catch to win the game. Freddie was actually the main player the quarterback was trying to pass to. But he slipped during his route. Even so, Freddie made several other important plays during the 49ers' final drive in that game.
Legacy
Freddie Solomon passed away on February 13, 2012. He is remembered as a talented football player. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers.
