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  1. James Milligan Wilson (June 12, 1942 – February 2, 2009) was a professional American football offensive lineman and a professional wrestler. During his time as a wrestler, he attempted to start a labor union for wrestlers, and continued his efforts after he left the sport.

  2. Feb 8, 2009 · Jim Wilson was a college football All-American, NFL player and journeyman wrestler who exposed wrestling's inner workings and advocated for a union. He was blackballed by the NWA and faced legal troubles, but remained friends with some wrestlers and was featured in a 20/20 investigation.

  3. Apr 20, 2023 · Watch Ernie Ladd, the legendary wrestler and football player, take on Jim Wilson in this classic IWA match from 1975.

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    • The Vintage Wrestling Channel
  4. Feb 7, 2009 · Feb 7, 2009 - 10:51 AM. Former wrestler Jim Wilson died earlier this week after a battle with cancer, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The former University of Georgia standout...

  5. Feb 7, 2009 · Jim Wilson was a college football star, a pro wrestler and a reformer who fought for wrestling union and safety. He played for the Falcons in 1967 and was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the UGA Circle of Honor.

  6. Jim Wilson, an All-America offensive lineman on Vince Dooley ’s first team at Georgia who played seven years in the NFL, including with the Falcons in 1967, and had a second career in professional wrestling, died this week, the school announced Friday. Wilson, 67, died Monday after a battle with cancer.

  7. Feb 7, 2009 · ATLANTA (AP) — Jim Wilson, an All-America offensive lineman on Vince Dooley ’s first team at Georgia who played four years in the NFL, including with the Falcons in 1967, and had a second...

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