Wilson Faumuina
Wilson Faumuina (June 11, 1954 – September 26, 1986)[1] was an American football defensive lineman who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons. He died at age 32 of heart failure.[2] Wilson attended Balboa High School in San Francisco and played both defensive end and offensive tackle. He was All City several times. Wilson then attended San Jose State from which he was drafted by the Falcons as a first round draft pick,[3] 20th overall in 1977 NFL Draft. He played five seasons with the Falcons from 1977 to 1981.
| Born: | June 11, 1954 American Samoa |
|---|---|
| Died: | September 26, 1986 (age 32) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| College | San Jose State |
| NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick 20 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1977–1981 | Atlanta Falcons |
References
- "Wilson Faumuina". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Wilson Faumuina, 32, a former Atlanta Falcons..." Los Angeles Times. September 28, 1986. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- Joel S. franks (2018). Asians and Pacific Islanders in American Football: Historical and Contemporary Experiences. Lexington Books. p. 235.
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