Tim Wilson (American football) explained

Tim Wilson
Number:	45, 89
Position:	Running back
Birth Date:	14 January 1954
Birth Place:	New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	3
Weight Lbs:	226
College:	Maryland
Draftyear:	1977
Draftround:	3
Draftpick:	66
Pastteams:	Houston Oilers (–) New Orleans Saints (–)
Statlabel1:	Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:	398
Statlabel2:	Rushing yards
Statvalue2:	1,414
Statlabel3:	Total TDs
Statvalue3:	9
Pfr:	WilsTi00

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

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Old Friends Bum, Earl and Other Former Oilers Reunited With Saints. L. A. Times. Archives. August 25, 1985. Los Angeles Times.
2. Web site: Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in Wilmington, Delaware - 1991. www.desports.org.
3. Web site: Memories of his late father, a former Terp who died in 1996, help drive junior cornerback Josh Wilson to succeed at Maryland.. August 28, 2005. Baltimore Sun.
4. Web site: Father’s early death still motivates Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson . 2011-08-10 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20110810101746/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/fathers-early-death-still-motivates-redskins-cornerback-josh-wilson/2011/08/09/gIQAF1PT5I_story.html . 2011-08-10 . live .
5. Web site: It's in the cards for Wilson | The Spokesman-Review. www.spokesman.com.
6. Web site: Football bond deep for Wilson. December 28, 2006.