Career
Weiner matched the (at the time) National Collegiate Athletic Association record when he amassed 52 receptions in 1949. He averaged 16 yard/reception for career. He played alongside Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice in what became known as the Justice-Weiner era while leading University of North Carolina to three major bowls.
He was inducted into the North Carolina sports Hall of Fame in 1973 and later the College Football Hall of Fame (1992).
He played two years of professional football after college. After his football career ended, he worked as an executive at Burlington Industries and later owned a travel business.
They had 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Weiner died on December 25, 2013 with his family by his side.