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Wilber Marshall—American Football Linebacker

Birth

Marshall (Wilber Buddyhia Marshall) was born on April 18, 1962 in Titusville, Florida.

Wilber Buddyhia Marshall (born April 18, 1962 in Titusville, Florida) is a former American football player.

Work

Marshall played linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins, the Houston Oilers, the Arizona Cardinals, and the New York Jets. He won two Super Bowls in his career, Super Bowl XX as a member of the 1985 Bears, and Super Bowl XXVI with the 1991 Redskins. Marshall was named to the Pro Bowl following the 1986, 1987 and 1992 seasons.

Wilber Marshall -- a 45-year-old retired linebacker who won two Super Bowl rings with the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears -- took home a win from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in his longstanding dispute with the National Football League over disability benefits.

All-Pro linebacker Wilber Marshall's contract was ruled valid with the Houston Oilers by NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, bringing an end to a dispute between Houston, the Washington Redskins and Marshall over who had the rights to him.

Wilber Marshall, Astronaut (Titusville), 1979: Parade All-American in 1979 on a team with Cris Collinsworth at QB. Honored this year as the fifth former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor.

Wilber Marshall was a phenomenal athlete," Dixon said. "He was one of those guys who was very gifted physically. He had a tenacious attitude in terms of if he had a goal, he was going to reach it. He was very determined. ... He was a first-round NFL draft choice by Chicago, helping the Bears win Super Bowl XX, and was an All-Pro in 1986-87 and 1992. Marshall played 10 years in the NFL. Marshall has lingering health problems: arthritis in his neck and back, both shoulders, and tendinitis in both knees and both shoulders. He expects to one day need artificial knees, hips and shoulders. ... He is only the fourth non-senior in Gators history to win first team All-American honors (1982) and went on to become a two-time consensus All-American and Lombardi Trophy finalist.