Larry Wilson (American football)
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| Position: | Free safety | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | March 24, 1938 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Rigby, Idaho | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Rigby (ID) | ||||||||
| College: | Utah | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 7 / Pick: 74 | ||||||||
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1960 / Round: 1 Pick: First Selections (by the Buffalo Bills) |
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| Interceptions: | 52 |
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| Interception yards: | 800 |
| Touchdowns: | 5 |
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Larry Frank Wilson (born March 24, 1938) is a former professional football player, an eight-time All-Pro free safety with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League. He played his entire 13-year career with the Cardinals and remained on the team's payroll until 2003, long after the team moved to Arizona in 1988.
Wilson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978, his first year of eligibility, and was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994.
Born and raised in Rigby, Idaho, Wilson attended Rigby High School, where a plaque now hangs noting his accomplishments. After graduation in 1956, he played college football at the University of Utah, where he was a two-way starter at halfback and safety for the Utes under head coaches Jack Curtice and Ray Nagel.
Despite his skill and adaptability, Wilson's small size (he was only six feet tall) resulted in him not being selected until the 7th round of the 1960 NFL draft by the Chicago Cardinals. The draft was held in November 1959, and the franchise moved to St. Louis before the start of the 1960 season.
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