Nemiah Wilson facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | April 6, 1943 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) |
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| High school: | McKinley (Baton Rouge) |
| College: | Grambling |
| Undrafted: | 1965 |
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Nemiah Wilson was an American professional football player. He was born on April 6, 1943. Nemiah played as a defensive back, which is a player who helps stop the other team from scoring. He played in two major football leagues: the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL).
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Nemiah Wilson's Football Journey
Nemiah Wilson had an exciting career playing for several teams. He started his professional journey in 1965. He played for a total of 11 seasons.
Early Life and College Football
Nemiah Wilson grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to McKinley High School there. After high school, he played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. This is a well-known college team.
Playing in the AFL
Nemiah Wilson began his professional career in the American Football League (AFL). He joined the Denver Broncos in 1965. He played for the Broncos for three seasons, until 1967.
After his time with the Broncos, Nemiah moved to the Oakland Raiders. He played for the Raiders starting in 1968. He stayed with the Raiders until 1974. During this time, the AFL and NFL leagues joined together in 1970.
AFL All-Star Recognition
In 1967, Nemiah Wilson was chosen as an AFL All-Star. This means he was one of the best players in the league that year. He was the oldest player to be named an AFL All-Star in 1967.
Finishing His Career in the NFL
After playing for the Raiders, Nemiah Wilson played one last season. He joined the Chicago Bears in 1975. He finished his professional football career after that season.
