John Wilcox (American football)
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Vale, Oregon, U.S.
| No. 71 | |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 15, 1938 Vale, Oregon, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Vale (OR) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 1960: 15th round, 175th overall pick |
| AFL draft | 1960 |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
John Dale Wilcox (born March 15, 1938) is an American former professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.[1]
Wilcox won two state titles with Vale High School. He first went to Boise Junior College (now Boise State University) before transferring to the University of Oregon in Eugene to play for the Webfoots. Wilcox led the Webfoots (now Ducks) to the 1958 Rose Bowl, which they lost 10–7. He graduated from Oregon in 1959.
Playing career
Wilcox was small for a defensive end, drafted late by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1960. He played 12 games while the Eagles won the NFL title that year. Rather than return to the team, Wilcox decided to retire, citing the small salary ($7,500) and the toil it might have taken on his body.[2]