WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Eagles career: A seventh-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, Wynn played four seasons as a defensive end for the Eagles (1973-76) before moving on to play 1 more year in Washington. But Wynn, a 6-4, 245-pounder, wasn't noted as much for inflicting punishing tackles as he was for having a nose for the ball. Wynn finished his Eagles career with eight fumble recoveries for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Patriots (1973) and the Packers (1974).
Eagles career: A seventh-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, Wynn played four seasons as a defensive end for the Eagles (1973-76) before moving on to play 1 more year in Washington. But Wynn, a 6-4, 245-pounder, wasn't noted as much for inflicting punishing tackles as he was for having a nose for the ball. Wynn finished his Eagles career with eight fumble recoveries for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Patriots (1973) and the Packers (1974).
Where he is now: Wynn, 59, didn't stray far from Philly. He currently resides in the Mount Airy section of the city as a happy retiree, overseeing the success of his four children: two boys and two girls. Before retiring, Wynn ran a roofing company in addition to working for his older brother's security outfit. He noted that he tries to attend as many Eagles games as possible and added that despite the Birds' recent loss, they're still in the running for a playoff spot.
"You know I do a lot of jogging, nothing strenuous, but enough to stay in shape and have something of value to do," Wynn says. "Retiring is nice, but it can get a bit boring at times. I try to get out to as many [Eagles] games as I can. I still love this franchise; they have had some problems, but I still think they can get in a rhythm and turn this [season] around."
An Eagles memory: In addition to playing alongside "so many different personalities," Wynn notes that just getting drafted and realizing a childhood dream of becoming a pro football player is something he will never forget.
"I started out playing football in a boys league and worked my way up from that; I knew at a young age that I wanted to be a pro," Wynn says. "To hear the Eagles call my name and offer me a contract was something to this day I still treasure because they were the team that made my dream come true."
Perspective on today's game: "Guys are just bigger and faster today, it's just amazing to see the amount of athleticism in the game," Wynn says. But when asked who would win in a game between past and present, Wynn replies, "Even with all the skill today, I am still a bit biased, so I'd have to say us old-timers would take it. But who knows? I'll tell you this much. I think it would be a pretty evenly matched situation 'cause us old guys would make them earn every point."
- Kerith Gabriel