Retired NFL Hall of Famer Dave Wilcox Dies

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Published on April 20 2023 5:59 am
Last Updated on April 20 2023 5:59 am

Retired Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox has died after undergoing heart surgery. He was 80.

Nicknamed “The Intimidator,” Wilcox was drafted in 1964 by the San Francisco 49ers and played for them until retiring in 1974. He played in seven Pro Bowls and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2000.

 


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