Basil Wilkerson

Basil Wilkerson

Personal information
Born:	(1907-01-22)January 22, 1907 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:	September 2, 1967(1967-09-02) (aged 60) Odessa, Texas, U.S.
Career information
High school:	Duncan (OK)
College:	Oklahoma City
Position:	Offensive lineman
Career history
Boston Braves (1932) Staten Island Stapletons (1932) Cincinnati Reds (1934)
Career NFL statistics
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.^[1] After the season, Wilkerson played in the East–West Shrine Game.^[1]

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.^[2] He died of a heart attack on September 2, 1967.

References

1. "1931 College Football Top 25". TipTop25.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
2. "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