Tommy Wilson (American football)

For other people with the same name, see Thomas Wilson (disambiguation).

Thomas Lee Wilson (September 1, 1932 – December 31, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1956–1961), Cleveland Rams (1962), and Minnesota Vikings (1963). Wilson gained 2,553 rushing yards and 617 receiving yards and scored 24 touchdowns.

Tom Wilson

No. 37, 24, 49
Wilson in 1959
Born:	(1932-09-01)September 1, 1932 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Died:	December 31, 2006(2006-12-31) (aged 74) Pittsburg, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Fullback, halfback
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	203 lb (92 kg)
College	None
High school	Hillsdale (Durham, North Carolina)
Career history
As player
1956–1961	Los Angeles Rams
1962	Cleveland Browns
1963	Minnesota Vikings
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls	1
Career stats
Games played	91
Starts	33
Rushing yards	2,553 (5.0 average)
Receiving yards	617 (10.1 average)
KR yards	1,689 (27.2 average)
Touchdowns	24

Early years

Wilson was born in 1932 in Stamford, Connecticut. He played high school football at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina. He did not play college football.

Professional career

Wilson played fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1956 to 1961. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 1957 after rushing for 616 yards, fifth best in the NFL. He finished his career in 1962 for the Cleveland Browns and 1963 for the Minnesota Vikings. He totaled 2,553 rushing yards.^[1]

Personal life

His son Steve Wilson, was a defensive back in the NFL for ten seasons.^[2]

Wilson died in 2006 at age 74 in Pittsburg, California.