About Terry Dillon
Lived 1941 – 1964 (aged 22). Terry Dillon was an American american football player.
Terrance Gilbert Dillon (August 18, 1941 – May 28, 1964) was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). Dillon played with the Minnesota Vikings during the 1963 NFL season. He had also been drafted in the 19th round of the 1963 American Football League draft by the Oakland Raiders.
On May 28, 1964, Terry Dillon was working on a bridge construction project west of Missoula when part of the temporary decking gave way and he fell into the swift-running Clark Fork River. Witnesses said Dillon, a strong swimmer, started swimming for shore, fighting the current, but disappeared after traveling about . His body was found on July 17 by a fisherman about downstream from the bridge.
In 1965, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Rip Hawkins received the first "Terry Dillon" award given by the Minnesota Vikings in honor of their late teammate. The award symbolizes Dillon's qualities of dedication, self-sacrifice and ability.
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Who was Terry Dillon?
American football player (1941-1964)
When was Terry Dillon born?
Terry Dillon was born on 18 August 1941 in Waukesha.
When did Terry Dillon die?
Terry Dillon died on 28 May 1964 in Missoula.
What was Terry Dillon's occupation?
Terry Dillon was an american football player.
What nationality was Terry Dillon?
Terry Dillon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terry Dillon. https://biography.guide/terry-dillon/
MLA: "Terry Dillon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/terry-dillon/.
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