- Freddie Solomon
Infobox NFLretired
|position=Wide Receiver
number=88
birthdate=birth date and age|1953|1|11Sumter, South Carolina
debutyear=1975
finalyear=1985
draftyear=1975
draftround=2
draftpick=36
college=Tampa
teams=
*Miami Dolphins (1975-1977)
*San Francisco 49ers (1978-1985)
stat1label=Receptions
stat1value=371
stat2label=Receiving Yards
stat2value=5,846
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=48
nfl=SOL176699
highlights=
* 1xAll-Pro selection (1980)
HOF=
CollegeHOF=Freddie Solomon (born
January 11 ,1953 inSumter, South Carolina ), is a former professionalAmerican football player who was selected by theMiami Dolphins in the 2nd round of the1975 NFL Draft . A 5'11", 184-lb.wide receiver from theUniversity of Tampa , Solomon played in 11 NFL seasons for the Dolphins andSan Francisco 49ers from 1975 to 1985. Solomon made twoSuper Bowl appearances as a member of the 49ers.On "The Catch", Dwight Clark's famous leaping grab that helped the 49ers beat Dallas in the 1981 NFC Championship Game, Solomon was the primary target on the play, but slipped coming out of his cut. Solomon made several key plays on the 49ers final drive of that game.
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