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| 1 | Inducted into the Hofstra University Athletic Hall of Fame at the at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, New York. [February 2006] |
| 2 | Together with Latino celebrities and prominent National Football League (NFL) players, in his #80 New York Jet jersey he played in the NFL Latino II, or Latin Bowl II. The game was filmed during Super Bowl week as a NFL promotional effort. [January 2008] |
| 3 | New York Jet great Wayne Chrebet, New York Giant great Michael Strahan, and NFL great Bruce Smith were on location to film the new National Football League (NFL) policy trailer for the Loews Cineplex NFL Kickoff campaign at the Loews Cherry Hill theater in New Jersey. [July 2002] |
| 4 | On hand with co-owner Alton Lynch in Yonkers, New York to watch Southwind Tempo pick up a third stakes win for the year 2007. Chrebet's successful horse had previously won the Helen Dancer at Freehold and the final of the TLC at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. [June 2007] |
| 5 | Greeted participants and fans at the Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) Youth Center in New Jersey. This youth program was specifically designed to benefit boys and girls participating in sports. [January 2007] |
| 6 | Attended the New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills game in Toronto, Canada as a guest of honor of Jets' owner Woody Johnson and Head Coach Rex Ryan. Chrebet also made his first public statement and completed media-requested interviews concerning the sudden dissolution of the Hofstra University collegiate football program where he eventually had his jersey retired before becoming a NFL star with the Jets. [December 2009] |
| 7 | Together with Latino celebrities, including Frankie J, Don Omar, Paola Turbay, Edgar Lopez, Miguel Varoni, Leti Coo and Mary GamarraTazón, he played in the National Football League (NFL) Latino I, or Latin Bowl I. This was the first nationally televised flag-football game between ex-NFL players and Latino celebrities. The game was filmed during Super Bowl week in Miami. [February 2007] |
| 8 | Wayne Chrebet, Emmitt Smith, Harry Carson, and Eric Dickerson were showcased aboard the National Football League (NFL) float in the 80th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. [November 2006] |
| 9 | Wayne Chrebet opened his first restaurant in March 2007 at Hempstead (Long Island), New York across from Hofstra University and the New York Jets training camp. It features an upscale American grill on the upper floor and a downstairs lounge. A special VIP party was held on March 9th, 2007 with media and area politicians on scene. Several players and distinguished officials from the New York Jets along with current and former members from other National Football League (NFL) teams were guests of honor. [March 2007] |
| 10 | He suffered his 9th concussion of his career and could lead to retirement. [November 2005] |
| 11 | Honored by the New York Jets at a sellout Meadowlands, New Jersey home game on September 23rd, 2007 with a special halftime ceremony. [September 2007] |
| 12 | Retired after 11 NFL seasons. The lavish ceremony was held at the New York Jets training camp at Hofstra University on June 6th, 2006 and was presided over by New York Jets owner Mr. Woody Johnson. [June 2006] |
| 13 | Purchased 20% ownership interest of racing horse "Future Destiny" with former heavyweight champion George Foreman. [March 2006] |
| 14 | Owned and operated his own restaurant called "Chrebet's" after his retirement from the New York Jets. The restaurant was located within immediate walking distance of the New York Jets training camp and his alma mater Hofstra University. The restaurant was frequented by fans and by a variety of New York Jets and Giants including Laveranues Coles, Micheal Strahan, and Woody Johnson. Chrebet decided to sell the restaurant the same month the Jets left their long time Hofstra University site for a new training facility in New Jersey. |
| 15 | His image is featured within the new stadium for the New York Jets on a 400 feet long by 40 feet high area dubbed the "Great Wall" alongside Joe Namath and Joe Klecko. |
| 16 | Harness Tracks of America, the trade association of 44 major harness tracks in the United States and Canada, presented the Nova award to Alton Lynch and Wayne Chrebet as owners of Southwind Tempo for 2008. This 3-year-old pacing filly went on to win an astounding 16 of 21 races the year before. |
| 17 | Vinny Testeverde noted one of his five favorite receivers from his previous 20 years of NFL football was Wayne Chrebet during his 2007 campaign with the Carolina Panthers. |
| 18 | The New York Jets honored him with a special halftime ceremony on Sunday, September 23, 2007. |
| 19 | Presented the St. Vincent de Paul School school with a $5,000 gift check for school and educational supplies on behalf of Staples and the National Football League (NFL) in honor of an accredited K-12 school in that football team's area. |
| 20 | Awarded the Dennis Byrd Award for Most Inspirational Player in 1996 as voted by his New York Jet teammates. |
| 21 | His greatest playoff game and heartbreak was in the AFC 1998 Championship in which the New York Jets played the Denver Broncos. The Jets led in the third quarter 10-0 and appeared to be headed to the Super Bowl, but the team faltered with four crucial fumbles, two interceptions and a missed field goal. Wayne Chrebet was the top candidate as the New York Jet's game MVP with 8 receptions (led both teams), 121 yards receiving (also led both teams) and no turnovers but the Jets capsized down the stretch secondary to turnovers and an anemic Jet rushing attack of only 14 yards. The New York Jets would have played the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII had they held on, and were widely considered the favorite if they could have maintained their third quarter lead against Denver. |
| 22 | Shocked the New York media and fans alike by making the New York Jet roster in 1995. He was the first Hofstra University football player to do so in over 30 years. Since Chrebet's premiere and meteoric rise to fame as a member of the New York Jets several Hofstra football players have since made NFL rosters including Marques Colston, Devale Ellis, and Shaine Smith thus fostering Hofstra's new legacy as a small-school wide receiver university. |
| 23 | The recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for the 2005 season. |
| 24 | A lithograph of retired New York Jet great #80 Wayne Chrebet by sports artist David Levinson hangs in New York Jet's owner Woody Johnson's office. |
| 25 | For his accomplishments at Hofstra University, Wayne Chrebet was part of the inaugural class to be inducted into the Hofstra University Athletic Hall of Fame and his jersey was retired. |
| 26 | A photo of Wayne Chrebet, as a Hofstra wide receiver before he became famous as a member of the New York Jets, remains on display at the Hofstra University Museum in Hempstead, New York. |
| 27 | Presented the Hofstra University Young Alumni Award in 1996. The Hofstra University Young Alumni Award is bestowed to alumni who, within 10 years of graduation, have achieved significant accomplishments in professional life or for outstanding service to Hofstra University. |
| 28 | Recognized along with Howard Stern and The Good Rats for "Reasons to love Long Island" in 2007 by Strong Island Magazine. |
| 29 | Wayne Chrebet went on to set the NFL record for most receptions by a WR in his first two seasons. |
| 30 | New York Yankee David Wells, member of the rock band Bon Jovi and a majority of the New York Jets attended his wedding. |
| 31 | Played for two different owners: the late Mr. Leon Hess and Mr. Woody Johnson. Chrebet happily noted for the record numerous times and again at his retirement ceremony how thankful he was to both of them for the opportunities provided to him during his career as a New York Jet. |
| 32 | During his career he played for several different head coaches: Rich Kotite from 1995-1996, Bill Parcells from 1997-1999, Al Groh in 2000, and Herman Edwards from 2001-2005. Chrebet formally retired June 2nd, 2006 (under Head Coach Eric Mangini who had previously served as an assistant coach on Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick's NYJ coaching staff from 1997-1999). |
| 33 | During his career he caught passes from 13 different players: Boomer Esiason, Bubby Brister, Glenn Foley, Frank Reich, Neil O'Donnell, Ray Lucas, Vinny Testaverde, Rick Mirer, Tom Tupa, Curtis Martin, Chad Pennington, Quincy Carter and Brooks Bollinger. |
| 34 | Earned his nickname "Mr. Third Down" as a clutch third down receiver, with 379 first downs receiving during regular season play. |
| 35 | His 41 career touchdowns rank eighth all-time in NYJ history among scoring by non-kickers during regular season play. |
| 36 | His 7,365 yards from scrimmage place him fifth all-time in the NYJ record books during regular season play. |
| 37 | Among all-time National Football League (NFL) players who were undrafted, he owns the third-most receptions in the history of the league, he trails only Rod Smith and Gary Clark. |
| 38 | Before he made the New York Jet roster in 1995, the last Hoftra Flying Dutchmen to make an NFL roster was John Schmitt in 1964. |
| 39 | He noted that no matter what he had to overcome in his NFL career, it always paled in comparison to the things his father had to overcome as a Purple Heart recipient in the Vietnam War. |
| 40 | Named the first recipient of the Hofstra University Alumni Association's "Young Alumni Award". |
| 41 | Named the NJ Sportswriters Association Rookie of the Year in 1995. |
| 42 | National Football League Players Association's tri-state chapter Jet of the Year in 1995. |
| 43 | Honored with the Thurman Munson Award for his outstanding efforts both on an off the field and in serving in the community in 2000. |
| 44 | Had his No. 3 college jersey retired in a ceremony during the 2002 season at Hofstra University, New York. |
| 45 | He was a walk-on undrafted free agent from Hofstra University. He was ranked #11 out of 11 potential wide receivers initially on the New York Jets depth chart in 1995 and initially chose No. 3 as a jersey number because that is what he wore in college. After shocking the media and staff by working his way the depth chart did he earn the No. 80 jersey which he is famous for. |
| 46 | The football jersey frequently worn by Michael in the film Elf (2003) is that of fan favorite #80 Wayne Chrebet of the New York Jets. |
| 47 | His #80 jersey ranks as one of the most popular in the history of the storied New York Jet franchise. Even after his retirement it is extremely common to see his jersey worn by fans at the draft in New York City, in training camp at Hofstra, and at games in the Meadowlands. |
| 48 | Played all 11 NFL seasons with the same team (New York Jets). |
| 49 | He ranks #2 all time in New York Jet franchise history for receptions only behind Hall of Famer Don Maynard. |
| 50 | Dedicated his career to his fans at his retirement ceremony. |
| 51 | On November 6, 2005, against The San Diego Chargers, On the play in which he got hurt, Chrebet was making a third-down catch for a first down, symbolic of the type of plays he made throughout his career. He stayed down on the field for several minutes, with a scary, glazed look in his eyes. |
| 52 | In 2000, he earned two DIRECTV "NFL Play of the week" awards: in week two vs. NE for his game-winning TD catch in the fourth quarter and in week four at TB for his 18-yard TD catch with :52 left in the game on a HB option from RB Curtis Martin. He won The Jets "Unsung Hero Award" in 1997. |
| 53 | In 1998, He teamed with WR Keyshawn Johnson to lead the league in receptions as the tandem finished with 158-2,214-14.0-18 TD. In 1999, he was inactive for games one through five after suffering a broken bone in his foot during the team's exhibition finale vs. MIN that required the insertion of a pin to aid in the healing. |
| 54 | He was honored by the NFL Alumni Association as their "Jets Player of the Year" in 2001. He was also named as Newsday's Jet of the Year in 1995, a vote by the paper's readers. |
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