Bob Wilson (American football)

Bob Wilson
No. 11, 10
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1913-08-16)August 16, 1913
Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 1999(1999-05-15) (aged 85)
Brenham, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight147 lb (67 kg)
Career information
High schoolCorsicana (TX)
CollegeSMU
NFL draft1936: 5th round, 40th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards505
Average4.9
Touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Edward Wilson Jr. (August 16, 1913 – May 15, 1999) was an American professional football player. He attended Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he played halfback for the SMU Mustangs football team from 1933 to 1935. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American following his 1935 senior season. Wilson was chosen by the National Football League (NFL)'s Brooklyn Dodgers in fifth round (40th pick overall) in the 1936 NFL draft, and played a single season for the Dodgers in 1936.[1] Wilson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973, and died in 1999.

References

  1. ^ "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.