Dwight Webster Harrison (born October 12, 1948) is a former American football defensive back and wide receiver who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Colts, and Oakland Raiders.

Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, he played college football at Texas A&I University—now Texas A&M University–Kingsville.

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Harrison was selected in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft (35th overall) by the Denver Broncos. He was traded in mid-season in from Denver to Buffalo for wide receiver

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Harrison suffers from severe post-concussion syndrome, including severe depression, and was said to be living in a trailer in Texas without running water. His NFL pension had been cut off, and in August of this year, he was one of the plaintiffs in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.

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Harrison continues to fight for benefits NFL took away for the last 21 years.

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1948 births

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American football cornerbacks

American football wide receivers

Baltimore Colts players

Buffalo Bills players

Denver Broncos players

Oakland Raiders players

Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas football players

Players of American football from Beaumont, Texas