Bo Wood
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Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born | January 24, 1945 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Haddon Heights (Haddon Heights, New Jersey) | ||||
| College | North Carolina (1963-1966) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 6th round, 159th overall pick | ||||
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Charles Henry "Bo" Wood (born January 24, 1945) is an American former professional football player and high school coach. He played for the Atlanta Falcons in 1967 and coached the Cherry Hill East Cougars high school team for 33 years.
Awards and honors
Bo Wood was born on January 24, 1945, in Camden, New Jersey, and grew up in Barrington, New Jersey.[1] He attended Haddon Heights High School. In his school, he was a three-sport athlete and got 11 varsity letters.[2]
Track
- All-South Jersey (1960s)
Swimming
- All-South Jersey (1960s)
Football
- All-South Jersey (1960s)
- Team Captain (1960s)[b]
College career
Wood went to college at North Carolina.[1] In 1964 he had 4 catches for 44 yards.[3] In 1966 he was an All-American selection.[2]
Awards and honors
- All-American Selection (1966)
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
In 1967 he was selected by the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted in the 6th round (159th overall). He made the roster but was traded to the Atlanta Falcons right before the season started.[2]
Atlanta Falcons
In 1967 he played for the Atlanta Falcons.[4][5][6] He played in all 14 games but only one statistic was recorded; a 9 yard kick return.[7] He did not make the roster in 1968. He was later signed by a Canadian Football League team but did not play for them.[2]