Basil Wilkerson

Games played	10
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Basil Wilkerson
Profile
Position	Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born	January 22, 1907; Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	September 2, 1967 (aged 60); Odessa, Texas, U.S.
Career information
High school	Duncan (OK)
College	Oklahoma City
Career history
	Boston Braves (1932); Staten Island Stapletons (1932); Cincinnati Reds (1934);
Career statistics
Games played
Games played	10
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Basil Glenn Wilkerson (January 22, 1907 – September 2, 1967) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves, Staten Island Stapletons, and the Cincinnati Reds. He played college football at Oklahoma City University.

Early life

Wilkerson was born in Duncan, Oklahoma and attended Duncan High School.

College career

Wilkerson attended and played college football at Oklahoma City University. He was part of the Oklahoma City Stars football team that went undefeated in 1931. After the season, Wilkerson played in the East–West Shrine Game.

Professional career

After college, Wilkerson played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves, Staten Island Stapletons, and the Cincinnati Reds.

After football

Wilkerson and his family moved to Odessa, Texas and he became a member of the Odessa College board of regents.^[1] He died of a heart attack on September 2, 1967.

References

↑ "Branding Iron Yearbook". Odessa College. 1968. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

External links

Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
Basil Wilkerson at Find a Grave

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[1] "Branding Iron Yearbook". Odessa College. 1968. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

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