About Bert Wilder
Lived 1939 – 2012 (aged 73). Bert Wilder was an American american football player.
Albert Green Wilder (April 14, 1939 – December 5, 2012) was an American football defensive end who played for four seasons for the New York Jets in the American Football League (AFL).
Wilder attended Greensboro High School (now known as Grimsley High School) in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track. In football, his team finished as the 1956 North Carolina Class AAA state co-champions, after tying in the championship game. He also earned All-State and All-American honors as a lineman in football. In wrestling, he was a two-time state champion at heavyweight, and in track, he was the shot put state champion his senior year.
He played college football under coach Earle Edwards at NC State. Wilder was named All-ACC as a senior in 1963. Following college, he played four seasons for the New York Jets in the American Football League.
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Who was Bert Wilder?
American football player (1939–2012)
When was Bert Wilder born?
Bert Wilder was born on 14 April 1939 in Greensboro.
When did Bert Wilder die?
Bert Wilder died on 5 December 2012 in Greensboro.
What was Bert Wilder's occupation?
Bert Wilder was an american football player.
What nationality was Bert Wilder?
Bert Wilder was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Wilder. https://biography.guide/bert-wilder/
MLA: "Bert Wilder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-wilder/.
Chicago: "Bert Wilder." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-wilder/.
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