The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Ford Motor Company will pay tribute to former St. Louis Cardinals cornerback Roger Wehrli at his high school alma mater, King City High School, on Thursday, May 12. Wehrli will be honored as part of the “Hometown Hall of Famer” program.
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Hometown Hall of Famer is a national program that honors the hometown roots of the greatest heroes of the game with special ceremonies and plaque dedication events in local communities. Wehrli, a New Point, Mo., native and graduate of King City High School, will be on hand at his former high school for a special event and plaque presentation. Following the presentation, the plaque will be on permanent display at the school.
Roger Wehrli attended the University of Missouri and was a first round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1969. He earned a starting role as a rookie and was named All-Pro and All-NFC five times, and selected to an incredible seven Pro Bowls. Wehrli was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Tom George, representing Ford Motor Company in the Kansas City region, will give opening remarks during the ceremony.