About the Family
Bobby Wade is currently a Wide Receiver for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. Bobby was a three sport athlete at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona. As a senior, he was named the USA Today High School Football Player of the Year and led his team to the Class 5A State Championship. Wade played three seasons as a wide receiver for the University of Arizona. In 33 games, he caught 200 passes for 2897 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. The Chicago Bears selected Wade in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Wade was signed by the Tennessee Titans in 2005 and remained with the Titans through the 2006 season. On March 6, 2007, Wade signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings where he was one of the team’s leaders and most dependable player. This year Wade made a change and is now a starting receiver with K.C. Chiefs.
James Hinckley-Wade was born May 7, 1974 in Phoenix, Arizona. His mother, Cathy Hinckley-Wade is the center of his life. He spent his early childhood in sunny Irvine, California, but moved back to Phoenix were he currently resides. He attended several schools in the phoenix area, and graduated from Phoenix College with his Associates of Arts degree. James proudly received a Bachelor degree in social work in May of 2002 from Arizona State University. He has also completed one year of Graduate school at Arizona State University and one year of ministry school at A.Z.U.S.A. World Ministries. He plans to return to both schools in the near future to complete his studies. James spends his free-time participating in adaptive sports for quadriplegics and attending family functions. One of his goals is to provide social services for people going through social issues like divorce, teen suicide and depression, juvenile delinquency, gang intervention and prevention etc. James desires to also one day own and operate one of the largest foster care home and group homes in the state. He feels strongly about providing guidance to juvenile criminal offenders while they transition back into their homes and communities. James Wade-Hinckley’s ultimate goal in life is to become a pastor/preacher and live rich but die poor!