Eddie Wilson (American football)

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Eddie Wilson
No. 12
Born: (1940-08-14) August 14, 1940 (age 83)
Redding, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Quarterback
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
College Arizona
High school Chandler (AZ)
AFL draft 1962 / Round: 3 / Pick: 19
Drafted by Dallas Texans
NFL draft 1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 24
Drafted by Detroit Lions
Career history
As player
1962–1964 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs
1965 Boston Patriots
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
TDINT 5–6
Passing yards1,251
Passer rating 65.9

Edward Adair Wilson (born August 14, 1940) is a former American football quarterback and punter in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of Arizona and professionally for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs [1] and the Boston Patriots. He coached for Arizona, Army, Cornell, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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  1. "Eddie Wilson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 7, 2015.