Wayne Erwin Capers (born May 17, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts. Prior to his professional career Capers was an All-Big Eight receiver at the University of Kansas.[1] Caper's wife, the former Robbin Smith, played in 82 games for the Kansas women's basketball team from 1979–80 through 1981–82. Robbin attended Pittsburgh's Schenley High School and majored in: communication studies.[2] Caper's son, Wayne Capers Jr. played in 14 games for the University of Arizona in 2012 and 2013 and transferred to Duquesne University in the spring of 2014.[3]

Wayne Capers
No. 80, 87
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1961-05-17) May 17, 1961 (age 63)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:South Miami (Miami, Florida)
College:Kansas
NFL draft:1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:51
Receiving yards:822
Receiving touchdowns:5
Player stats at PFR

References

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  1. ^ Duquesne, University of. "The Duquesne University Official Athletic Site". www.goduquesne.com/. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Capers, Wayne. "Wayne Capers Jr". www.weebly.com.
  3. ^ "My Site".