About Wilson Faumuina
Lived 1954 – 1986 (aged 32). Wilson Faumuina was an American american football player.
Wilson Faumuina (June 11, 1954 – September 26, 1986) was an American football defensive lineman who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons. He died at age 32 of heart failure. Wilson attended Balboa High School in San Francisco and played both defensive end and offensive tackle. He was All City several times. Wilson then attended San Jose State from which he was selected by the Falcons as a first round draft pick, 20th overall in 1977 NFL draft. He played five seasons with the Falcons from 1977 to 1981.
Wilson Faumuina was one of the first Samoans to play in the NFL. He was the son of territorial senator Faumuina Tolopa.
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Who was Wilson Faumuina?
NFL football player (1954–1986)
When was Wilson Faumuina born?
Wilson Faumuina was born on 11 June 1954 in American Samoa.
When did Wilson Faumuina die?
Wilson Faumuina died on 26 September 1986.
What was Wilson Faumuina's occupation?
Wilson Faumuina was an american football player.
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Wilson Faumuina was American.
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