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) | Fullback, halfback |
| 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 an American professional football player who was a fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1956–1961), Cleveland Rams (1962), and Minnesota Vikings (1963). Wilson gained 2,553 rushing yards and 617 receiving yards and scored 24 touchdowns.
Early years
Wilson was born in 1932 in Stamford, Connecticut. He played high school football at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina. He did not play college football.
Professional career
Wilson played fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1956 to 1961. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 1957 after rushing for 616 yards, fifth best in the NFL. He finished his career in 1962 for the Cleveland Browns and 1963 for the Minnesota Vikings. He totaled 2,553 rushing yards.[1]
Personal life
His son Steve Wilson, was a defensive back in the NFL for ten seasons.[2]
Wilson died in 2006 at age 74 in Pittsburg, California.
References
- ^ "Tommy Wilson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
- ^ "Tom Wilson, 74; former Rams halfback fought to get benefits for NFL retirees". Los Angeles Times. January 7, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2012.