Tim Wilson (American football)
| Date of birth | January 14, 1954 |
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| Place of birth | New Castle, DE |
| Date of death | November 23, 1996 (aged 42) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| 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 | |
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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.
In 1991, Wilson was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.
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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