Dwight Hicks, a renowned defensive star, began his illustrious career at the University of Michigan in 1974, earning All-Big Ten Conference Honors in 1976 and 1977, and All-American honors in 1977.
He gained national recognition for his outstanding performances in the 1976 Orange Bowl and during back-to-back Rose Bowl appearances in 1977-78.
In 1979, Dwight signed with the San Francisco Forty-Niners as a free safety, and was voted by his peers as the team's defensive captain from 1983-85.
He made four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances and led his team in interceptions in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1983.
Dwight played a pivotal role in the 49ers' first Super Bowl victory in 1981, and in 1984, he and the entire secondary made the Pro Bowl and won Super Bowl XIX, earning Dwight his second Super Bowl ring.
He was selected by the San Francisco Chronicle as a member of the 49ers' "All Time Team".
After a remarkable career on the field, Dwight transitioned to the entertainment industry, co-anchoring and adding his football expertise to the Bay Area's highly rated KTVU-FOX 49ers post-game show, The Point After.
Now residing in Southern California, Dwight devotes most of his time to acting, with notable roles in films such as Armageddon with Bruce Willis, The Rock with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, Jack starring Robin Williams and Bill Cosby, and Cartel War, Sunny and Ray Ray and Virginia.
His television credits include How I Met Your Mother, Castle, Body of Proof, Cold Case, and The Practice.
Dwight frequently appears at fundraising events for charitable organizations and participates in celebrity golf tournaments, and is also sought after as a motivational speaker with positive results for corporations utilizing his talent.
