Wilson Faumuina
America Samoan gridiron football player (1954–1986)
Born: | (1954-06-11)June 11, 1954 American Samoa |
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Died: | September 26, 1986 (age 32) |
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Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
College | San Jose State |
NFL draft | 1977, Round: 1 / Pick 20 |
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1977–1981 | Atlanta Falcons |
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Wilson Faumuina (June 11, 1954 – September 26, 1986)[1] was an American football defensive lineman who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons. He died at age 32 of heart failure.[2] Wilson attended Balboa High School in San Francisco and played both defensive end and offensive tackle. He was All City several times. Wilson then attended San Jose State from which he was drafted by the Falcons as a first round draft pick,[3] 20th overall in 1977 NFL Draft. He played five seasons with the Falcons from 1977 to 1981.
References
- ^ "Wilson Faumuina". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Wilson Faumuina, 32, a former Atlanta Falcons..." Los Angeles Times. September 28, 1986. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Joel S. franks (2018). Asians and Pacific Islanders in American Football: Historical and Contemporary Experiences. Lexington Books. p. 235.
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1977 NFL draft first-round selections
- Ricky Bell
- Tony Dorsett
- Eddie Edwards
- Marvin Powell
- Gary Jeter
- Warren Bryant
- Joe Campbell
- Wilson Whitley
- Mike Butler
- Gary Green
- Morris Towns
- Phil Dokes
- A. J. Duhe
- Steve August
- Ted Albrecht
- Raymond Clayborn
- Robert Jackson
- Steve Schindler
- Steve Pisarkiewicz
- Wilson Faumuina
- Robin Cole
- Mike Cobb
- Bob Brudzinski
- Bob Rush
- Stanley Morgan
- Randy Burke
- Tommy Kramer
- Ezra Johnson
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