George Wilson
American football quarterback from the United States
About George Wilson
Lived 1943 – 2011 (aged 68). George Wilson was an American american football player.
George William Wilson Jr. (May 29, 1943 – August 6, 2011) was an American professional football player. He played college football at Xavier University and for the American Football League's (AFL) 1966 expansion team, the Miami Dolphins. In 1965, Wilson was selected in the 20th round of the National Football League (NFL) draft by the Detroit Lions, with the 277th overall pick. However, he eventually signed with the AFL's Buffalo Bills, who selected him as the 96th pick in the 12th round of the Red Shirt draft. In 1966, Wilson was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 13th round 1967 draft pick. At the time, the Dolphins' head coach was his father, George Wilson Sr.
During his only season in Miami, George Wilson Jr. shared starting quarterback duties with Rick Norton, John Stofa, and Dick Wood. On October 16, 1966, Wilson led the Miami Dolphins to their first win, defeating the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–7. However, he was cut from the Broncos on July 15, 1967, after practicing for less than a week. Wilson became a free agent and signed with the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts on April 23, 1968, before being cut by the team in the following months. By August 1968, he joined the Pottstown Firebirds of the Atlantic Coast Football League, a minor football league. However, Wilson quit the Firebirds on September 10, citing "personal reasons".
Wilson died of throat cancer in Weeki Wachee, Florida, on August 6, 2011.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Wilson?
American football quarterback from the United States (1943-2011)
When was George Wilson born?
George Wilson was born on 29 May 1943 in Oak Park.
When did George Wilson die?
George Wilson died on 6 August 2011.
What was George Wilson's occupation?
George Wilson was an american football player.
What nationality was George Wilson?
George Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wilson (quarterback)
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