Tim Wilson (American football)

Tim Wilson
No. 45, 89
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1954-01-14)January 14, 1954
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
Died:November 23, 1996(1996-11-23) (aged 42)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College:Maryland
NFL draft:1977 / round: 3 / pick: 66
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:398
Rushing yards:1,414
Total TDs:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

In 1991, Wilson was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.[2]

Personal life

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Wilson's son, Josh, also played for Maryland and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL draft.[3][4]

Wilson died of a heart attack on November 23, 1996.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Archives, L. A. Times (August 25, 1985). "Old Friends Bum, Earl and Other Former Oilers Reunited With Saints". Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ "Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in Wilmington, Delaware - 1991". www.desports.org.
  3. ^ "Memories of his late father, a former Terp who died in 1996, help drive junior cornerback Josh Wilson to succeed at Maryland". Baltimore Sun. August 28, 2005.
  4. ^ "Father's early death still motivates Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson". The Washington Post. August 10, 2011. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "It's in the cards for Wilson | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
  6. ^ "Football bond deep for Wilson". December 28, 2006.