George Wilson (American football halfback)
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Born: | Glenside, Pennsylvania | July 18, 1905
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Died: | May 3, 1990 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania | (aged 84)
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Position(s) | HB |
College | Lafayette College |
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George Bowman Wilson Jr. (July 18, 1905 – May 3, 1990) was an American football player who played at Lafayette College. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
During the Second World War, he joined the United States Marine Corps, eventually achieving the rank of brigadier general and receiving honors including the Legion of Merit.[1]
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- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
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