Doug Wilkerson

Douglas Wilkerson (March 27, 1947 – February 21, 2021) was an American professional football guard who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and San Diego Chargers. Named to the Pro Bowl three times, he was also a three-time All-Pro, including a first-team selection in 1982. He was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame. He also played one season in the Austrian Football League for the Graz Giants in 1987.

Doug Wilkerson
Wilkerson with the Chargers c. 1976
No. 63
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1947-03-27)March 27, 1947
Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:February 21, 2021(2021-02-21) (aged 73)
Encinitas, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:E. E. Smith (Fayetteville)
College:North Carolina Central
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Pro (1982)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (1979, 1980)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (19801982)
  • Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
  • San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
  • San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
  • First-team Little All-American (1969)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:204
Games started:195
Fumble recoveries:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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