Billy Wilson (running back)

American football player

Billy Wilson
Profile
PositionsHalfback, end
Personal information
BornHampton, Georgia
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
CollegeGeorgia Tech (1904–1905)
Awards and highlights

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. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Techs Crush Florida Team". Atlanta Constitution. October 9, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved September 1, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ Association, National Collegiate Athletic (1904). "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. Open access icon


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