Theo Viltz
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Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born | April 20, 1943 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Junipero Serra (CA) | ||||
| College | USC (1962-1965) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1964: 18th round, 241st overall pick | ||||
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Theophile Anthony Viltz Jr. (born April 20, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Viltz attended Junípero Serra High School, where he practiced football, track and basketball.[1] In football, he was the team's starting halfback.
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Southern California. As a sophomore in 1963, he was a backup wide receiver, compiling one reception for 9 yards in 10 games.
As a junior in 1964, he was converted into a defensive back and became a starter. He suffered a broken nose in the seventh game against the University of Washington that caused him to miss time.[2]
He also competed in track, becoming an All-American in the high hurdles in 1964 and 1965.[3] As a senior in 1965, he was elected co-captain of the USC's track team.[4]