Tim Wilson (American football)
American football player (1954–1996)
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Tim Wilson (January 14, 1954 – November 23, 1996) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. He was a lead blocker for Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell.[1] He played college football at the University of Maryland.
PositionRunning back
BornJanuary 14, 1954
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 1996 (aged 42)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
| No. 45, 89 | |||||||||
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | January 14, 1954 New Castle, Delaware, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 23, 1996 (aged 42) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Maryland | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 3rd round, 66th overall pick | ||||||||
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In 1991, Wilson was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.[2]
Personal life
Wilson's son, Josh, also played for Maryland and was selected 66th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.[3][4]
Wilson died of a heart attack on November 23, 1996.[5][6]
