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William Prescott Wells (December 7, 1931 – December 25, 2001) was an American football halfback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston Patriots. Wells played college football at Michigan State University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1954 NFL Draft.

Billy Wells
No. 41, 24, 27
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:(1931-12-07)December 7, 1931
Menominee, Michigan
Died:December 25, 2001(2001-12-25) (aged 70)
Altadena, California
Career information
High school:Menominee (MI)
College:Michigan State
NFL Draft:1954 / Round: 5 / Pick: 55
Career history
  • Washington Redskins (1954–1957)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1957)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1958)
  • Boston Patriots (1960)
Career highlights and awards
  • Pro Bowl (1954)
  • 1954 Rose Bowl MVP
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,384
Receiving yards:725
Touchdowns:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Wells later moved to Southern California. He formed a Dixieland band called Billy and his Bachelors. He also acted in a few television shows including Manhunt and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.[1] Wells died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2001, just 3+1⁄2 weeks after his 70th birthday.[2]


References


  1. WHERE ARE YOU NOW? Billy Wells. Green Bay Press Gazette, Sunday September 10, 1978
  2. Wells remembered for 1954 Rose Bowl. Associated Press. Tuesday, January 1, 2002




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