Sanford Wheeler
| Sanford Wheeler | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sanford Matthew Wheeler | ||
| Born |
6 April 1970 Lynwood, California, U.S. | ||
| Died |
10 March 2020 (aged 49) California, U.S. | ||
| Original team | Parramatta (Sydney AFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 6 May 1989, Sydney Swans vs. St Kilda, at Moorabbin Oval | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1989–1994 | Sydney Swans | 43 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1994. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sanford Matthew Wheeler (6 April 1970 – 10 March 2020) was an Australian rules football player for the Sydney Swans. He is notable for being the first African American-born player in the history of the AFL and one of the few players from the United States to play in the Australian Football League.