Harry Wilson (halfback)
Wilson in 1927 | |
| Army Cadets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 6, 1902 Mingo Junction, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | October 26, 1990 (aged 88) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Career history | |
| College | Penn State (1921–1923) Army (1924–1927) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame (1973) | |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Patricia |
| Children | 3 |
Harry Edgar "Light Horse" Wilson (August 6, 1902 – October 26, 1990) was an American college football, college basketball, and college lacrosse player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973. He was elected to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1963. While at West Point he earned a record 12 varsity letters in football, basketball, and lacrosse.
Career
Career in sports
Wilson played football, basketball and lacrosse at Pennsylvania State University. He was known as "Light Horse Harry".[1] He was All-American at the U.S. Military Academy.[1] He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973[2] and is a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.[1]
Other career
Wilson served in World War II. He was a part of the United States Air Force and retired as a colonel.[1]
Personal life
Wilson and his wife, Patricia, had three daughters: Patricia M., Mary, and Margaret.[1] He died on October 26, 1990. He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sharon, Pennsylvania.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Wilson, Harry E., Col. USAF, Retired". Democrat and Chronicle. October 28, 1990. p. 8F. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McGuire, Kevin (June 5, 2021). "Every College Football Hall of Fame member from Penn State". USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
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