Wonder Monds facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | May 3, 1952 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
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| High school: | Fort Pierce (FL) Fort Pierce Central |
| College: | Nebraska |
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 4 / Pick: 112 |
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Wonderful Terrific Monds Jr. was born on May 3, 1952. He is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who helps stop the other team from scoring. He played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States.
His unique name, Wonderful Terrific, was first given to his father. After his grandparents had several girls, they finally had a son. His father thought this was "wonderful, just terrific!"
Early Life and College Football
Wonderful Terrific Monds Jr. went to Fort Pierce Central High School in Fort Pierce, Florida. After high school, he played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was a very good player there.
In 1975, he was named a First-team All-American. This means he was one of the best college football players in the whole country. He was also a top player in the Big Eight Conference in both 1974 and 1975.
Professional Football Career
In 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers picked Wonder Monds in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL draft. Being "drafted" means a professional team chooses a player from college to join their team.
Even though he was drafted by the Steelers, Monds also played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In 1976, he helped the Ottawa Rough Riders win the 64th Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is like the Super Bowl for Canadian football.
He later played one season with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL in 1978. He then returned to play for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1979.
Family Life
Wonderful Terrific Monds Jr. has two sons who also played sports. His son, Mario Monds, was a defensive tackle in the NFL. A defensive tackle is another position in football that helps stop the other team.
His other son, Wonderful Terrific Monds III, played Minor League Baseball. This shows that athletic talent runs in the Monds family!
