George Wilson (American football halfback)
Appearance
Born: | Glenside, Pennsylvania | July 18, 1905
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Died: | May 3, 1990 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania | (aged 84)
Career information | |
Position(s) | HB |
College | Lafayette College |
Career highlights and awards | |
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George Bowman Wilson Jr. (July 18, 1905 – May 3, 1990) was an American football player who played at Lafayette College. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
During the Second World War, he joined the United States Marine Corps, eventually achieving the rank of brigadier general and receiving honors including the Legion of Merit.[1]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Pro Football Reference
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- Frankford Yellow Jackets players
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- United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II
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- Players of American football from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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