Thomas Lee Wilson (September 1, 1932 – December 31, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1956–1961), Cleveland Rams (1962), and Minnesota Vikings (1963). Wilson gained 2,553 rushing yards and 617 receiving yards and scored 24 touchdowns.
Early life Wilson was born in 1932 in Stamford, Connecticut. He played high school football at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina. He did not play college football.
Professional career Wilson played fullback and halfback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1956 to 1961. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 1957 after rushing for 616 yards, fifth best in the NFL. He finished his career in 1962 for the Cleveland Browns and 1963 for the Minnesota Vikings. He totaled 2,553 rushing yards.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1956 RAM 12 4 64 470 7.3 46 0 6 86 14.3 34 0 1957 RAM 11 7 127 616 4.9 46 3 7 95 13.6 19 1 1958 RAM 12 5 73 475 6.5 82 9 9 101 11.2 38 1 1959 RAM 12 4 40 210 5.3 60 0 12 83 6.9 20 1 1960 RAM 11 1 41 139 3.4 35 0 11 82 7.5 40 2 1961 RAM 11 5 44 220 5.0 34 1 1 12 12.0 12 0 1962 CLE 14 5 46 141 3.1 17 1 8 110 13.8 42 0 1963 MIN 8 2 73 282 3.9 30 4 7 48 6.9 21 0 Career 91 33 508 2,553 5.0 82 18 61 617 10.1 42 5
Personal life His son Steve Wilson, was a defensive back in the NFL for ten seasons.
Wilson died in 2006 at age 74 in Pittsburg, California.
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