Billy Wilson (running back)
W. "Billy" Wilson was a college football player. He was a prominent running back and end for coach John Heisman's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets of the Georgia Institute of Technology,[1][2] selected All-Southern in 1904.[3] He was captain-elect of 1906.[4]
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback, end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Hampton, Georgia |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Georgia Tech (1904–1905) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
References
- "Tech's Fine Offense Ties Clemson Game". Atlanta Constitution. November 6, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Techs Crush Florida Team". Atlanta Constitution. October 9, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- Association, National Collegiate Athletic (1904). "Football in the South". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 161.
- "Billy Wilson Made Captain". Atlanta Constitution. December 10, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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