Billy Wilson (wide receiver)

Billy Wilson (February 3, 1927 January 27, 2009) was an American football wide receiver who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1951 to 1960. He was named to the Pro Bowl six times.

Billy Wilson
Wilson on a 1955 Bowman football card
No. 84
Position:End
Personal information
Born:(1927-02-03)February 3, 1927
Sayre, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:January 27, 2009(2009-01-27) (aged 81)
Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Career information
College:San Jose State
NFL draft:1950 / Round: 22 / Pick: 283
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Pro (1957)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1954-1956)
  • 6× Pro Bowl (1954-1959)
  • 3× NFL receptions leader (1954, 1956, 1957)
  • NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (1953)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:407
Receiving yards:5,902
Touchdowns:49
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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