About Bob Wilson
Lived 1913 – 1999 (aged 85). Bob Wilson was an American american football player.
Robert Edward Wilson Jr. (August 16, 1913 – May 15, 1999) was an American professional football player. He attended Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he played halfback for the SMU Mustangs football team from 1933 to 1935. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American following his 1935 senior season. Wilson was chosen by the National Football League (NFL)'s Brooklyn Dodgers in fifth round (40th pick overall) in the 1936 NFL draft, and played a single season for the Dodgers in 1936. Wilson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973, and died in 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Wilson?
American football player (1913-1999)
When was Bob Wilson born?
Bob Wilson was born on 16 August 1913 in Nacogdoches.
When did Bob Wilson die?
Bob Wilson died on 15 May 1999 in Brenham.
What was Bob Wilson's occupation?
Bob Wilson was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Wilson?
Bob Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Wilson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Wilson. https://biography.guide/bob-wilson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-wilson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-wilson-american-football-player/.
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