Tim Wilson (American football)

Tim Wilson (January 14, 1954 – November 23, 1996) was an American football 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.

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)
Career information
College:Maryland
NFL Draft:1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,414
Receiving yards:609
Total touchdowns:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

Personal life

Wilson's son, Josh, also played for Maryland and was drafted 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
  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. 2011-08-10. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10.
  5. "It's in the cards for Wilson | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
  6. "Football bond deep for Wilson". December 28, 2006.
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