About Wilton Davis
Lived 1928 – 1997 (aged 69). Wilton Davis was an American american football player.
Wilton “Hook” Davis (March 3, 1929 – January 15, 2004) was an American football player. He played college football for Hardin–Simmons University. He led the NCAA major colleges in rushing yardage with 1,173 rushing yards in 1947. In 1948, he ranked fifth in rushing yardage with 889 yards and an average of 6.59 yards per carry. With Davis as the leading ground-gainer and Warren B. Woodson as head coach, Hardin-Simmons compiled a 14-5-3 record from 1947 to 1948.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Wilton Davis's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilton Davis?
American football player (1928-1997)
When was Wilton Davis born?
Wilton Davis was born on 14 April 1928 in Bremond.
When did Wilton Davis die?
Wilton Davis died on 19 October 1997 in Bremond.
What was Wilton Davis's occupation?
Wilton Davis was an american football player.
What nationality was Wilton Davis?
Wilton Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilton Davis. https://biography.guide/wilton-davis/
MLA: "Wilton Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilton-davis/.
Chicago: "Wilton Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wilton-davis/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC