Tommy Wilson (American football)
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Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Pittsburg, California, U.S.
 Wilson in 1959 | |||||||||||||
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| Positions | Halfback, fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born | September 1, 1932 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | December 31, 2006 (aged 74) Pittsburg, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Hillside (Durham, North Carolina) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1956: undrafted | ||||||||||||
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Thomas Lee Wilson (September 1, 1932 – December 31, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1956–1961), Cleveland Rams (1962), and Minnesota Vikings (1963). Wilson gained 2,553 rushing yards and 617 receiving yards and scored 24 touchdowns.
Wilson was born in 1932 in Stamford, Connecticut. He played high school football at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina. He did not play college football.
Professional career
Wilson played fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1956 to 1961. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 1957 after rushing for 616 yards, fifth best in the NFL. He finished his career in 1962 for the Cleveland Browns and 1963 for the Minnesota Vikings. He totaled 2,553 rushing yards.[1]
