Eddie Wilson, 1959-61
Accomplishments:
• Finished first nationally in pass efficiency (140.8) in 1960
• Set single-game record for most yards gained per attempt (35) and completion (42.4) on Sept. 23, 1961 against Colorado State
• Finished second nationally in pass efficiency (134.2) and fifth nationally with 1,377 passing yards in 1961
• Named a third-team All-American in 1961
• Participated in North-South Game and All-American Bowl in 1961
• Participated in Senior Bowl in 1962
• Drafted by the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs in 1962
• Spent four seasons (1962-5) with the Chiefs and Patriots
Stats:
Eddie Wilson
| Year | Completions | Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 31 | 76 | 476 | 4 | 6 |
| 1960 | 62 | 116 | 1,020 | 9 | 7 |
| 1961 | 79 | 154 | 1,294 | 10 | 7 |
He said it: “The key to being a good quarterback is being a good leader. I threw some balls that were dropped. I threw some balls that wouldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. Those things come and go. The key is to be a leader, and do run: If you can’t throw, you can’t play. If you can’t run, you can’t play.”
