Wilton Davis

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]

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

See also
  • List of college football yearly rushing leaders

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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