Wayne A. Stewart (born August 18, 1947 in Cochrane,

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) is a former

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and NFL

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. He grew up in Downey, California, and attended the

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. He was drafted by the American Football League's New York Jets, 390th overall in the 1969 Common Draft. He played one year for the AFL Jets, three years for the Jets in the NFL, and one year for the NFL San Diego Chargers. Combined he played 52 games, making 27 catches for 355 yards and two

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