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Tommy Wilson (American football)

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American football player (1932–2006) For other people with the same name, see Thomas Wilson (disambiguation).

Tom Wilson
No. 37, 24, 49
Wilson in 1959
Born:(1932-09-01)September 1, 1932
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Died:December 31, 2006(2006-12-31) (aged 74)
Pittsburg, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
CollegeNone
High schoolHillsdale (Durham, North Carolina)
Career history
As player
1956–1961Los Angeles Rams
1962Cleveland Browns
1963Minnesota Vikings
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1
Career stats
Games played91
Starts33
Rushing yards2,553 (5.0 average)
Receiving yards617 (10.1 average)
KR yards1,689 (27.2 average)
Touchdowns24

Thomas Lee Wilson (September 1, 1932 – December 31, 2006) was a professional American football player.

Professional career

Wilson played running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

College career

Wilson did not play college football.

Personal life

His son Steve Wilson, played ten seasons in the NFL.

References

  1. "Tom Wilson, 74; former Rams halfback fought to get benefits for NFL retirees". Los Angeles Times. January 7, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  2. "Tommy Wilson," Pro Football Reference, www.pro-football-reference.com
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