Wilton Davis

Wilton Davis
Hardin–Simmons Cowboys
Career history
College Hardin–Simmons University
Personal information
Born: April 14, 1928
Bremond, Texas
Died: October 19, 1997
Bremond, Texas
Career highlights and awards
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

  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. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
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