About Jack Wilson
Lived 1917 – 2001 (aged 83). Jack Wilson was an American american football player.
Jack William Wilson (November 20, 1917 – April 11, 2001) was an American professional football player who was a halfback for two season with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Wilson was selected in the first round (2nd pick overall) by the Cleveland Rams in the 1942 NFL draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Wilson?
American football halfback (1917-2001)
When was Jack Wilson born?
Jack Wilson was born on 20 November 1917 in Paris.
When did Jack Wilson die?
Jack Wilson died on 11 April 2001.
What was Jack Wilson's occupation?
Jack Wilson was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Wilson?
Jack Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Wilson (halfback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Wilson. https://biography.guide/jack-wilson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-wilson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-wilson-american-football-player/.
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