Notable Lewis Countians
Fred M. Wyant
1934–2021
A Weston-born WVU quarterback, the university's first three-time Academic All-American, professional player, and NFL official for 27 years. Wyant was born in Weston and became a state football star before leading West Virginia University from 1952 through 1955.
Lewis County connection
Wyant was born in Weston and became a state football star before leading West Virginia University from 1952 through 1955.
Fred Wyant in the 1955 West Virginia University yearbook.
The Monticola, West Virginia University, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Lewis County connection
Wyant was born in Weston and became a state football star before leading West Virginia University from 1952 through 1955.
Career and public significance
A Weston-born WVU quarterback, the university's first three-time Academic All-American, professional player, and NFL official for 27 years.
His career joined elite college play, academic distinction, professional football, and nearly three decades officiating the sport's highest level.
Reading the record carefully
Team records and bowl appearances are credited to official university and hall-of-fame records rather than memory-based summaries.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1934
Born in Weston.
1952–1955
Quarterbacks WVU teams that go 30–5 and reach the Sugar Bowl.
1960s–1990s
Works as a professional player and NFL official.
2021
Dies at age 86.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Fred Wyant
West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Fred Wyant
WVU Sports Hall of Fame
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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