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George Wilson. George Bowman Wilson, Jr. (July 18, 1905 – May 3, 1990) was an American football player who played at Lafayette College. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. During the Second World War, he joined the United States Marine Corps, eventually achieving the rank of brigadier general and receiving honors ...
The quarter formations are run from a 3–1–7 or a 4–0–7 in most instances; the New England Patriots have used an 0–4–7 in some instances with no down linemen. Half dollar defenses are almost always run from a 3–0–8 formation. The eighth defensive back in this case is usually a wide receiver from the offense.
Wingback (American football) A wingback ( WB) is an offensive backfield position in American football . A wingback or flexback lines up off the line of scrimmage, generally a step behind, and outside of, a tight end. [1] [2] It is a versatile position, as the wingback may be called upon to block, take a handoff, or run downfield for a pass. [1]
Dive (American football) "Pass to half back for straight plunge through the line." A dive (or plunge or buck, also called a line plunge or line buck) [1] is a type of play in American football in which the ball carrier (usually a fullback or a halfback) attempts to thrust quickly over the line of scrimmage, rushing through the linemen. A dive ...
Johnny Morris. Johnny Edward Morris (born September 26, 1935) is an American former professional football flanker and halfback who played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He spent his entire ten-year career with the Bears, and is the franchise's all-time leader in receiving yards with 5,059. [1]
William Vance Martin (June 6, 1938 – November 10, 1976) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL). College career. Martin played college football for the University of Minnesota. Professional career. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1960 NFL Draft. He played three ...
537. Rushing average: 3.8. Touchdowns: 1. Player stats at NFL.com. Paul William Miller (January 23, 1913 – June 2, 1992) was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL). He played with the Green Bay Packers for three seasons.
