Wilbert Scott
American football player (1939–2025)
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Wilbert James Scott (March 13, 1939 – July 16, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Scott was selected in the 1961 NFL draft[1] in the 215th pick of the 16th round. He played college football at Indiana University[2] for the Indiana Hoosiers.[3]
PositionLinebacker
BornMarch 13, 1939
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 2025 (aged 86)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| No. 36, 61, 58 | |||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | March 13, 1939 Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Died | July 16, 2025 (aged 86) Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Connellsville | ||||
| College | Indiana (1957–1960) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1961: 16th round, 215th overall pick | ||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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