Wilton Davis
| Hardin–Simmons Cowboys | |
|---|---|
| Career history | |
| College | Hardin–Simmons University |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | April 14, 1928 |
| Place of birth | Bremond, Texas |
| Date of death | October 19, 1997 |
| Place of death | Bremond, Texas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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NCAA rushing leader, 1947 | |
Wilton Britton Davis (April 14, 1928 – October 19, 1997) 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
References
- ↑ "Arizona Star Wins Offensive Crown; Davis Finishes on Top in Rushing". The Amarillo Daily News (AP story). December 12, 1947. p. 17.
- ↑ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia, p. 1209.
- ↑ "Ground Gain Title To Miners' Wendt". Clovis News-Journal (AP story). December 10, 1948.
- ↑ "Hardin-Simmons Yearly Results (1945-1949)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
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