Bob Wilkinson

American football player (1927–2016) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Robert Raymond Wilkinson (October 8, 1927 – September 12, 2016) was an American professional football end who played for the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles, having previously attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles, California.[1] He died of complications of Parkinson's disease in 2016.[2]

Born(1927-10-08)October 8, 1927
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 2016(2016-09-12) (aged 88)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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Bob Wilkinson
Wilkinson, circa 1950
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PositionsEnd
Defensive back
Halfback
Personal information
Born(1927-10-08)October 8, 1927
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 2016(2016-09-12) (aged 88)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolLoyola
(Los Angeles, California)
CollegeUCLA
NFL draft1950: 10th round, 124th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards26
Rushing average1
Receptions17
Receiving yards330
Total touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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