Tommy Wilson (American football)
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 Wilson in 1959 | |
| Born: | September 1, 1932 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Died: | December 31, 2006 (aged 74) Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| College | None |
| High school | Hillsdale (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956–1961 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1962 | Cleveland Browns |
| 1963 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 91 |
| Starts | 33 |
| Rushing yards | 2,553 (5.0 average) |
| Receiving yards | 617 (10.1 average) |
| KR yards | 1,689 (27.2 average) |
| Touchdowns | 24 |
Thomas Lee Wilson (September 1, 1932 – December 31, 2006) was a professional American football player.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Wilson played running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[2]
College career
[edit]Wilson did not play college football.
Personal life
[edit]His son Steve Wilson, played ten seasons in the NFL.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tom Wilson, 74; former Rams halfback fought to get benefits for NFL retirees". Los Angeles Times. January 7, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ "Tommy Wilson," Pro Football Reference, www.pro-football-reference.com
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