Ben Wilson (American football)

Ben Ivery Wilson (born March 9, 1939) is a former professional American football fullback in the National Football League.

Ben Wilson
No. 36
Born: (1939-03-09) March 9, 1939
Houston, Texas
Career information
Position(s)Fullback
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
CollegeUSC
High schoolCarver High School (Houston, Texas)
NFL draft1962 / Round: 5 / Pick: 68
Career history
As player
1963–1966Los Angeles Rams
1967Green Bay Packers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Rushing yards1,589
Rush attempts431
Rushing TDs9
Receiving yards487
Receptions47

High school

Wilson attended Aldine Carver High School where he played football and was also the state champ in the shot put. While at Carver, he was a Jones scholar who was offered an academic scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati, but he wanted to play football. Although he was an exceptional football player, he did not receive a scholarship offer from any white college in Texas because of segregation.

College career

The superintendent of Wilson's high school had contacts at USC and Wilson received a scholarship to attend USC. While at USC, Wilson became the starting fullback and team captain of USC's 1962 national championship team.

Professional career

Wilson played running back for five seasons in the NFL. He was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Green Bay Packers prior to the 1967 season. Wilson started at fullback in Super Bowl II for Green Bay and led both teams in rushing with 62 yards in 17 carries. Late in the game he lost a contact lens on the sidelines after being tackled, and missed the rest of the game.[1]

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References
  1. "Packers RB Ben Wilson sparkled in surprise role". Packers News. April 13, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2018.


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