Willie Wood

William Vernell Wood Sr. (December 23, 1936 – February 3, 2020) was an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[1][2]

No. 24
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born:(1936-12-23)December 23, 1936
Washington, D.C.
Died:February 3, 2020(2020-02-03) (aged 83)
Washington, D.C.
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Career information
High school:Washington (DC) Armstrong
College:Southern California
Undrafted:1960
Career history
As player:
As coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Interceptions:48
Interception yards:699
Def touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Wood died of dementia-related problems on February 3, 2020 at an assisted living facility in Washington, D.C. at the age of 83.[3]

References

  1. Clines, Frank (August 3, 1989). History wants him. p. 1C. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=N98hAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8CsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5511%2C1714801. Retrieved January 13, 2016. 
  2. Lea, Bud (August 5, 1989). A dream is fulfilled for Wood. p. 1, part 2. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s4tQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yxIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6622%2C1597254. Retrieved January 13, 2016. 
  3. "Former Packers safety Willie Wood dies at 83". Green Bay Packers. February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.