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Tim Wilson
No. 45, 89
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1954-01-14)January 14, 1954
New Castle, Delaware
Died: November 23, 1996(1996-11-23) (aged 42)
Career information
College: Maryland
NFL Draft: 1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 1,414
Receiving yards: 609
Total touchdowns: 9
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Tim Wilson (January 14, 1954 – November 23, 1996) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. He was a lead blocker for Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell. He played college football at the University of Maryland. His son Josh Wilson played in the NFL.

In 1991, Wilson was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.

Family ties

Wilson's son, Josh, also played for Maryland and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

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