David Wilcox was an American professional football player hall of famer who was a linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1974, widely regarded as one of the best linebackers of his generation. Wilcox played his college football at the University of Oregon, where he was a standout player for the Ducks. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1964 NFL Draft and went on to play his entire 11-year career with the t... moreDavid Wilcox was an American professional football player hall of famer who was a linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1974, widely regarded as one of the best linebackers of his generation. Wilcox played his college football at the University of Oregon, where he was a standout player for the Ducks. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1964 NFL Draft and went on to play his entire 11-year career with the team. During his time with the 49ers, Wilcox was a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time First-Team All-Pro selection. He was also a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1970s. Off the field, Wilcox was known for his charitable work and was involved in a number of community organizations throughout his life. He was also a respected voice on issues related to player safety and was a leading advocate for increased awareness and research into the long-term effects of concussions and other head injuries in football. He was was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 and will be remembered as one of the greatest linebackers to ever play the game.
