Larry Wilson (American football)

Larry Frank Wilson (March 24, 1938 – September 17, 2020) was an American professional football player. He was a free safety with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) between 1960 to 1972.^[1] He was born in Rigby, Idaho.

He played his entire 13-year career with the Cardinals and remained on the team's payroll until 2003.^[2][3] After his playing career, he stayed with the Cardinals as a coach and executive between 1973 to 2002.

Wilson died on September 18, 2020 from cancer in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 82.^[4]

1. ↑ Benson, Lee (February 3, 1978). "Football returns favor, surprises Wilson". Deseret News. p. B8.
2. ↑ "Wilson looks to future after taking general manager's role". Mohave Daily Miner. Kingman, Arizona. Associated Press. September 7, 1988. p. 6.
3. ↑ "Larry Wilson ends 43-year career with Cardinals". Daily Courier. Sedona, Arizona. Associated Press. April 15, 2003. p. 11A.
4. ↑ "Cardinals Hall Of Famer Larry Wilson Passes Away". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved 2020-08-18.