Wilton Davis
American football player (1929–2004)
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Wilton “Hook” Davis (March 3, 1929 – January 15, 2004) was an American football player. He played college football for Hardin–Simmons University. He led the NCAA major colleges in rushing yardage with 1,173 rushing yards in 1947.[1][2] In 1948, he ranked fifth in rushing yardage with 889 yards and an average of 6.59 yards per carry.[3] With Davis as the leading ground-gainer and Warren B. Woodson as head coach, Hardin-Simmons compiled a 14-5-3 record from 1947 to 1948.[4]
BornMarch 3, 1929
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Austin, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2004 (aged 74)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
CollegeHardin–Simmons University
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| Born | March 3, 1929 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2004 (aged 74) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| College | Hardin–Simmons University |
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