Ben Wilson (fullback)
American football player (1939–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ben Ivery Wilson (March 9, 1939 – July 29, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Quick Facts Date of birth, Place of birth ...
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Date of birth | (1939-03-09)March 9, 1939 |
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Place of birth | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Date of death | July 29, 2023(2023-07-29) (aged 84) |
Place of death | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Fullback |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
US college | USC |
High school | Carver (Houston) |
AFL draft | 1962 / Round: 28 / Pick: 224 |
Drafted by | San Diego Chargers |
NFL draft | 1962 / Round: 5 / Pick: 68 |
Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams |
Career history | |
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1963–1966 | Los Angeles Rams |
1967 | Green Bay Packers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
Rushing yards | 1,589 |
Rush attempts | 431 |
Rushing TDs | 9 |
Receiving yards | 487 |
Receptions | 47 |
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