SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Desert Health Products, Inc. (OTCBB:DHPI) reports today that Rayfield Wright, recipient of Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor 2004, is completing an expanded marketing plan for his company, Wright Sports & Nutrition LLC's sports nutrition and skin care products developed in cooperation with Desert Health.
Sales of Wright Sports & Nutrition products began in 2003 in the central region of the U.S. and plans for sales throughout the U.S. and internationally have been completed. The product line, although originally formulated for athletes, is currently available to all consumers and markets. Wright Sports & Nutrition products are available in numerous regional markets.
Rayfield Wright, Dallas Cowboy tackle 1967 - 1979 was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls and was named All Pro four times. In 13 seasons with the Cowboys, he was a member of 12 playoff teams and played in five Super Bowls winning two. Rayfield anchored a Cowboy offensive line that led the NFL/NFC in total yards gained in 1968, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
Rayfield was drafted by the Cowboys in 1967, played tight end for a few years, until the Cowboys moved Wright to the offensive line where he became a mainstay for the next 10 years. He was the first dominating offensive lineman for the Cowboys and one of the teams most decorated of his era. Rayfield is the first offensive lineman to be inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.
Rayfield played with every player in the Cowboys Ring of Honor. Rayfield said, "The Cowboy's Coach, Tom Landry, taught us about teamwork. I still believe that! That is why I am excited about working with the DHPI team in this venture marketing sports nutrition products that can help everyone do and feel their best."
As a State of Georgia Hall of Famer since 1985, Rayfield will also receive the Honor into the Texas Hall of Fame, February 9, 2005.
Johnny Shannon, Chairman and CEO for Desert Health said, "Desert Health is proud to have this opportunity to be on the team with Rayfield Wright in developing and marketing this exceptional line of products. His philosophy of teamwork and pulling together towards common goals is very exciting."
DHPI is an international distributor of nutrition and dietary supplements. DHPI has implemented a Global commercialization strategy for its diversified line of nutritional products. DHPI strives to give the customer the best quality vitamins and minerals at the most competitive prices.
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