Wagner nears all-time receptions record
February 18, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. (February 18, 2005) â With five receptions against the Los Angeles Avengers on Sunday at STAPLES Center (3:00 pm, NBC11), the SaberCats' BARRY WAGNER will add another career record to his legendary Arena Football League resume.
Already the AFL's all-time leader in scoring, touchdowns scored, rushing touchdowns, receiving yards and tackles, Wagner, who has caught 945 passes in his 14-year AFL career, needs five receptions to move ahead of former Albany/Indiana Firebird Eddie Brown as the league's career leader. Brown amassed 949 receptions during his 10-year career.
Wagner has played in all 10 series games against Los Angeles recording 29 receptions for 376 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Also, Los Angeles WR/LB GREG HOPKINS is seven receptions shy of becoming the 7th player in AFL history with 700 career receptions. Below is a list of the AFL's all-time pass catching greats.
Rank
Player
2005 Team
Career Recpts
1.
Eddie Brown
None
949
2.
Barry Wagner
San Jose
945
3.
Gary Compton
None
743
4.
Hunkie Cooper
Arizona
774
5.
Darryl Hammond
Nashville
728
6.
Cory Fleming
Orlando
723
7.
Greg Hopkins
Los Angeles
693
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