Tim Wilson (American football)

Tim Wilson
Date of birth	January 14, 1954
Place of birth	New Castle, DE
Date of death	November 23, 1996 (aged 42)
Career information
Position(s)	Running back
US college	Maryland
NFL draft	1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66
Career history
As player
1977–1982	Houston Oilers
1983–1984	New Orleans Saints
Awards	Delaware Sports Hall of Fame
Career stats
	Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com;

Tim Wilson (January 14, 1954 – November 23, 1996) was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. He was a devastating selfless blocking back for Football Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell. He played college football at the University of Maryland. His son Josh Wilson plays for the Detroit Lions.

Family ties

Wilson's son, Josh, also played for Maryland and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

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