SaberCats activate Wagner
Published on March 11, 2006 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Mar. 11, 2006) - The San Jose SaberCats today activated 14-year Arena Football League veteran BARRY WAGNER off injured reserve in time for Sunday's Western Division showdown with the Los Angeles Avengers.
Wagner, who sustained a hamstring injury in training camp and has yet to play a game this year, will make his season debut Sunday needing 165 yards to surpass Hunkie Cooper as the AFL's career leader in all-purpose yards.
Recently named the second-best player in AFL history by the league's 20th season historical committee, Wagner is the AFL's all-time leader in touchdowns (406), points scored (2,466), rushing touchdowns (125), receptions (962) and receiving yards (13,090). He is also a six-time Ironman of the Year, two-time MVP and seven-time first-team all-league pick.
The team placed Kevin McKenzie on injured reserve to open a roster spot for Wagner, who will be playing in his seventh season with San Jose.
Tickets for Sunday's 3:00 p.m. game with Los Angeles at HP Pavilion are available and can be purchased through any Northern California Ticketmaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.com or at the HP Pavilion box office. More information is available by visiting the team's official website at http://www.sanjosesabercats.com.
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