Jack Wilson was born in Paris, Texas, on November 20, 1917. After graduation from high school, he attended Baylor where he lettered in track, basketball and football - a feat which brought the attention of professional scouts. In the 1942 NFL Draft he was the first round pick by the Los Angeles Rams. After a few years on the training team, he was called up to the Rams for the 1947 season. His stats as a halfback were less than stellar, with 123 rushing yards, 22 rushing attempts and one touchdown. The Rams kept him on for rest of the season before letting him go. Jack was the head track and field coach at Baylor during the 1950s while also serving as an assistant football coach. After coaching at Baylor, he worked as a glass bottle manufacturer at Owens-Illinois in Waco. In 1968, he was one of the first members elected to the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame. Jack Wilson died in Waco on April 11, 2001 at the age of 84.
Hillcrest Mausoleum
Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park
Dallas
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