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

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.

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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