Verl Lillywhite

Verl Thomas Lillywhite (December 5, 1926 – July 14, 2007) was an American professional football halfback who played four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Modesto Junior College and the University of Southern California.

Early life and college

Verl Thomas Lillywhite was born on December 5, 1926, in Garland, Utah. He attended Inglewood High School in Inglewood, California. He played in all 14 games, starting one, during the 1948 season, totaling 53 carries for 340 yards and three touchdowns, three interceptions, and three punts for 76 yards. He appeared in all 12 games, starting three, in 1949, recording 69 rushes for 263 yards and two touchdowns, eight receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns, one interception, and four punts for 202 yards.

Personal life Lillywhite served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1960. He graduated from Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences with a Master of Arts degree. Lillywhite was a teacher and coach at Mt. San Antonio College. In 1970, he began a 21-year tenure at Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California. He spent time as a teacher, coach and athletic director at Burroughs High before retiring in 1991.

Lillywhite died on July 14, 2007, in Mesa, Arizona.