Billy Wilson (running back)

Billy Wilson
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Position Halfback, end
Career history
College Georgia Tech (1904–1905)
Personal information
Place of birth Hampton, Georgia
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight 160 lb (73 kg)
Career highlights and awards

W. "Billy" Wilson was a college football player. He was a prominent running back and end for coach John Heisman's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets of the Georgia Institute of Technology,[1][2] selected All-Southern in 1904.[3] He was captain-elect of 1906.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Tech's Fine Offense Ties Clemson Game". Atlanta Constitution. November 6, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Techs Crush Florida Team". Atlanta Constitution. October 9, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Football in the South". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 161.
  4. ↑ "Billy Wilson Made Captain". Atlanta Constitution. December 10, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.


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