Basil Wilkerson
| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||
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| Date of birth: | January 22, 1907 | ||||
| Place of birth: | Duncan, Oklahoma | ||||
| Date of death: | September 2, 1967 (aged 60) | ||||
| Place of death: | Odessa, Texas | ||||
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| High school: | Duncan (OK) | ||||
| College: | Oklahoma City | ||||
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Basil Glenn Wilkerson (January 22, 1907 – September 2, 1967) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves, Staten Island Stapletons, and the Cincinnati Reds. He played college football at Oklahoma City University.
Early life
Wilkerson was born in Duncan, Oklahoma and attended Duncan High School.
College career
Wilkerson attended and played college football at Oklahoma City University. He was part of the Oklahoma City Stars football team that went undefeated in 1931.[1] After the season, Wilkerson played in the East–West Shrine Game.[1]
Professional career
After college, Wilkerson played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves, Staten Island Stapletons, and the Cincinnati Reds.
After football
Wilkerson and his family moved to Odessa, Texas and he became a member of the Odessa College board of regents.[2] He died of a heart attack on September 2, 1967.
References
- 1 2 "1931 College Football Top 25". TipTop25.com. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ "Branding Iron Yearbook". Odessa College. 1968. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com • Pro-Football-Reference
- Basil Wilkerson at Find a Grave