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Billy Wilson

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Billy Wilson

Born — Died

1927-02-03 — 2009-01-27

Place of birth

Sayre, Oklahoma, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

1 titles

Billy Wilson dominated the 1950s as the San Francisco 49ers' premier receiving threat, leading the NFL in receptions three times while becoming the franchise's first outstanding wide receiver despite playing in an era dominated by the "Million Dollar Backfield" running game. Born February 3, 1927 in Sayre, Oklahoma, Wilson's family fled to California when he was three to escape the Dust Bowl ravaging the prairies during the Great Depression. He attended Campbell High School where he excelled as a four-letter athlete before enlisting in the United States Navy during World War II. After military service, he starred at San Jose State University, earning attention from NFL scouts. Drafted by Sa…

Known for

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers poster
10.0

Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

2006

Film credits

2000s · 1 titles

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers poster
10.0

Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

2006