Diddie Willson

Diddy Willson
No. 15, 14
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1911-01-17)January 17, 1911
Crosby, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:January 19, 1961(1961-01-19) (aged 50)
Phelps, New York, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Oakfield (NY)
College:Pennsylvania
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Osbern Putnam "Diddy" Willson (January 17, 1911 – January 19, 1961) was an American professional football guard who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pennsylvania

Early life

Osbern Putnam Willson was born on January 17, 1911, in Crosby, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Oakfield High School in Oakfield, New York.[1]

Willson played college football for the Penn Quakers of the University of Pennsylvania. He was on the freshman team in 1929 and was a three-year letterman from 1930 to 1932.[1][2] He also played water polo and lacrosse for the Quakers.[3]

Professional career

Willson played in seven games, starting one, for the Philadelphia Eagles during the team's inaugural 1933 season.[4] He started all 11 games in 1934 as the Eagles finished 4–7.[4][5] He started ten games during the 1935 season as Philadelphia went 2–9.[4][6] Wilson stood 5'10" and weighed 196 pounds.[4]

Personal life

Wilson died on January 19, 1961, in Phelps, New York.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "OSBERN WILLSON". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  2. ^ "Penn Football All-Time Letterwinners" (PDF). pennathletics.com. p. 145. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Willson, John (August 18, 2009). "The Right Way to Kick a Football". frontporchrepublic.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d "Diddie Willson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  5. ^ "1934 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  6. ^ "1935 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
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