Wilson Whitley (May 28, 1955 – October 27, 1992) was a consensus All-American defensive tackle at the University of Houston from 1972-1976 under defensive coordinator Don Todd. He led the Cougars to the Southwest Conference championship in football during Houston's first season as a conference member and won the 1976 Lombardi Award as the nation's top lineman. Former President Gerald Ford presented him the award at a ceremony in Houston, Texas.
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Wilson Carl Whitley Jr. 28 May 1955 Brenham, Texas
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Died |
27 October 1992 (aged 37)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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