George Wilson (American football halfback)
American football player (1905–1990)
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George Bowman Wilson Jr. (July 18, 1905 – May 3, 1990) was an American football player who played at Lafayette College. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
PositionHB
BornJuly 18, 1905
Glenside, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 1990 (aged 84)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
CollegeLafayette College
| Profile | |
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| Position | HB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 18, 1905 Glenside, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 1990 (aged 84) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Lafayette College |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
During the Second World War, he joined the United States Marine Corps, eventually achieving the rank of brigadier general and receiving honors including the Legion of Merit.[1]
