Wade Richey
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| Position: | Placekicker | ||
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| Born: |
May 19, 1976 Lafayette, Louisiana | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Lafayette (LA) Carencro | ||
| College: | Louisiana State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1998 | ||
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Wade Edward Richey (born May 19, 1976) is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League.
Career
Richie began his football career at Carencro High School in Louisiana. While at Carencro, he kicked several field goals beyond 50 yards, including a 61-yard field goal in 1993.
He attended LSU, where during his freshman year and into his sophomore year, he was primarily the kickoff specialist. During the 1995 Independence Bowl, Richie kicked a 48-yard field goal. During the 1996 and 1997 seasons, he was responsible for all placekicking duties.
Richie played from 1998–2002 for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers, and attempted a comeback in 2003 for the Baltimore Ravens. He retired after the 2004 season.
Richie currently resides in Carencro, Louisiana, where he owns a machine shop called Richey Inc.