Albert Green Wilder (April 14, 1939 – December 5, 2012) was an American football defensive end who played for four seasons for the New York Jets in the American Football League (AFL).
Wilder attended Greensboro High School (now known as Grimsley High School) in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track. In football, his team finished as the 1956 North Carolina Class AAA state co-champions, after tying in the championship game. He also earned All-State and All-American honors as a lineman in football. In wrestling, he was a two-time state champion at heavyweight, and in track, he was the shot put state champion his senior year.Class of 2017. Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
He played college football under coach Earle Edwards at NC State. Wilder was named All-ACC as a senior in 1963. Following college, he played four seasons for the New York Jets in the American Football League.(September 18, 2017). Guilford Co. Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 2017 Class. wfmynews2.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
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