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Wilton Davis

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Wilton Davis
Hardin–Simmons Cowboys
Personal information
Born:March 3, 1929
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Died:January 15, 2004(2004-01-15) (aged 74)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Career history
CollegeHardin–Simmons University
Career highlights and awards
  • NCAA rushing leader, 1947

Wilton “Hook” Davis (March 3, 1929 – January 15, 2004) was an American football player. He played college football for Hardin–Simmons University. He led the NCAA major colleges in rushing yardage with 1,173 rushing yards in 1947.[1][2] In 1948, he ranked fifth in rushing yardage with 889 yards and an average of 6.59 yards per carry.[3] With Davis as the leading ground-gainer and Warren B. Woodson as head coach, Hardin-Simmons compiled a 14-5-3 record from 1947 to 1948.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Arizona Star Wins Offensive Crown; Davis Finishes on Top in Rushing". The Amarillo Daily News (AP story). December 12, 1947. p. 17.
  2. ^ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia, p. 1209.
  3. ^ "Ground Gain Title To Miners' Wendt". Clovis News-Journal (AP story). December 10, 1948.
  4. ^ "Hardin-Simmons Yearly Results (1945-1949)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.