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Ricky Watters Biography

Ricky Watters is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 7, 1969 in Pennsylvania, United States. He is a five-time Pro Bowl running back and was a member the San Francisco 49ers that won Super Bowl XXIX. As a Notre Dame college player, he won the 1988 National Championship.

He was partnered with Hall of Fame 49ers quarterback He won a Super Bowl alongside Hall of Fame 49ers quarterback Steve Young. to win a Super Bowl.

Richard James Watters (born April 7, 1969) is a former American football running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. Watters played college football at the University of Notre Dame where he played wide receiver on the school’s 1988 national champion team. He also won Super Bowl XXIX as a member of the 1994 49ers over the San Diego Chargers. Watters was known throughout his playing career for his outstanding receiving skills and his unique high-step running style, which earned him the nickname Ricky “Running” Watters, from ESPN sportcaster Chris Berman.

Watters arrived at Notre Dame in 1987 as a highly touted member of head coach Lou Holtz’s second recruiting class. The class was Notre Dame’s second consecutive top 10 recruiting class, following on the heels of the ’86 class which included star quarterback Tony Rice. Watters began the season backing up Mark Green and occasionally returning kickoffs. Behind Rice and an infusion of new talent, the team went 8-4 and appeared in the Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas A&M.

He was married to Catherina, and has two sons named Shane Jr.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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1989 would again see Notre Dame contending for the national championship. With teammate Tony Brooks suspended for the season for academic reasons, Holtz switched Watters back to tailback. Watters did not disappoint as Notre Dame spent 13 weeks ranked #1 before losing to Miami 27-10 in their regular season finale. The Irish concluded the season with a convincing 21-6 win over #1 ranked Colorado in the Orange Bowl, and finished the year ranked #2 behind Miami. For the season, Watters finished second on the team in rushing behind quarterback Tony Rice.

Ricky Watters Net Worth

Ricky Watters is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ricky Watters's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a four year letterman at Bishop McDevitt high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

After retiring from football, he became an inspirational speaker and was elected President and CEO at Tigero Entertainment.

In a memorable season filled with victories over ranked opponents, Notre Dame defeated the #3 ranked West Virginia 34-21 in the Fiesta Bowl to secure the school’s 11th national championship. With six All-Americans, the team cemented its place as one of the greatest teams in the history of college football.

Watters played for ten seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Seattle. He was selected by San Francisco in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft, but sat out the entire 1991 season with injuries. He started at running back for the 49ers during the next three seasons and San Francisco’s offense led the NFL in scoring and yardage each year. The 49ers reached the NFC Championship Game in 1992 and 1993, falling both times to the Dallas Cowboys, before finally vanquishing Dallas in the 1994 NFC title game on their way to a Super Bowl championship. In a January 1994 divisional playoff, Watters set an NFL postseason record with five rushing touchdowns in the game, as the 49ers trounced the New York Giants 44-3. In Super Bowl XXIX the following season, Watters scored three touchdowns in San Francisco’s 49-26 victory over the San Diego Chargers, tying a Super Bowl mark shared by fellow 49ers Roger Craig and Jerry Rice, and later matched by Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos.

Watters joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995 as a free agent. He gained notoriety in Philadelphia for his infamous line “For who? For what?” after his first game as an Eagle on September 3, 1995 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The line was an answer to a question on why he didn’t stretch himself to catch a Randall Cunningham pass that would’ve likely resulted in a big hit from a defender and instead “short armed” a pass to avoid contact in a 21-6 loss. But he quickly established himself as a very productive player for the Eagles and helped Philadelphia get to the playoffs in 1995 and 1996. In 3 seasons with the Eagles, he played and started every game and recorded 3,794 rushing yards and 31 rushing TDs on 975 carries. In 1998, Watters joined the Seahawks and played with them until his retirement in 2001. He finished his professional career with 10,643 yards rushing and 4,248 yards receiving and 91 total touchdowns in regular season play. As of the end of the 2011 NFL season, Watters is one of the two only NFL running back to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season for three teams, along with Willis McGahee. Watters was on the ballot along with Terrell Davis, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, and others for the February 3, 2007 Pro Football Hall of Fame selections.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Following the departure of Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown, Holtz moved Watters to Brown’s flanker position for the 1988 season to ignite the Irish passing attack. The move paid dividends as Watters led the team in receiving. Watters’ contribution on special teams was equally impressive as he returned two punts for touchdowns.

Currently Watters is a motivational speaker for kids who, like himself, are adopted. He is also a recording artist, music producer, President and CEO of Tigero Entertainment and an author, having written the book, For Who For What, a Warrior’s Journey. He was the recent head football coach for Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida until resigning on October 1, 2013. An architecture major in college, he returned to Notre Dame in 2014 to complete the three final credits necessary for a graphic design degree.

Who is Ricky Watters Dating?

According to our records, Ricky Watters married to Catherina Watters. As of December 1, 2023, Ricky Watters’s is not dating anyone.

On a 2008 episode of NFL Top 10, a documentary series produced by the NFL Network, Watters was ranked #7 out of the top 10 players yet to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Despite his 5 Pro Bowl selections and his high rankings in total rushing yards, rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns, criticism of his lack of professional demeanor was cited by voters as a primary reason for his failure to be inducted. In particular, he was considered to be a “loud mouth” by some critics, who argued it overshadowed his on-the-field accomplishments. Others interviewed said his behavior was no different than other inductees, in particular, Joe Namath and Lawrence Taylor. The “For Who, For What?” incident is considered by former voters as a defining moment that could hurt his chances, as one Hall of Fame voter said that it would be brought up as a negative by someone whenever Watters’ name came up in the future. Another explanation of why he has not yet been voted into the Hall was that despite scoring three touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX, his achievement was overshadowed by the play of quarterback Steve Young, who threw for six touchdowns and won MVP honors.

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Is Ricky Watters a Hall of Famer?

Eric Allen and Ricky Watters are among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022, the Hall announced Wednesday. Allen, the Eagles’ 2nd-round pick in 1988, made six Pro Bowls in his 14-year career and had 54 interceptions and eight touchdown returns.

What ever happened to Ricky Watters?

The 52-year-old Watters has done quite a bit since retiring. He wrote a book, For Who For What: A Warrior’s Journey, and dipped his toes into the world of music. The former NFL running back also worked as a motivational speaker focused on talking to adopted children.

How long did Ricky Watters play in the NFL?

Watters played for ten seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Seattle. He was selected by San Francisco in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft, but sat out the entire 1991 season with injuries.

When did Ricky Watters retire?

In 1998, Watters joined the Seahawks and played with them until his retirement in 2001. He finished his professional career with 10,643 yards rushing and 4,248 yards receiving and 91 total touchdowns in regular season play.

Who is eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame in 2022?

Notable first-year eligible candidates included linebacker DeMarcus Ware, wide receiver Andre Johnson and punt/kick returner Devin Hester. This year’s class was chosen Jan. 18 by the Hall’s board of selectors during a virtual meeting. The eight new Hall of Famers will be enshrined in early August in Canton, Ohio.

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