Larry Wilson, a Hall of Fame defensive back for the St. Louis franchise who went on to become a team executive died Thursday night at the age of 82.
One of the greatest players on the field, and one of the greatest people off of it.
Thank you for everything, Larry. You will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/uIDtXTmAYF
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 18, 2020
Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill on the passing of Larry Wilson: pic.twitter.com/iYhnAaNxrk
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 18, 2020
A seventh-round draft pick by the Cardinals, Wilson played all 13 years of his career in St. Louis and was named an All-Pro five times. Wilson finished his career with a franchise-leading 52 interceptions and his No. 8 is just one of five retired numbers in the franchise’s history. He spent 43 years with the organization overall.
In the NFL’s commemoration of its 100th season last year, Wilson was one of six safeties selected to the NFL All-Time Team. Wilson was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
“The game lost a true legend with the passing of Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Wilson,” Hall of Fame president & CEO David Baker aaid. “He was not only one of the greatest to ever play the game, but one of the nicest and kindest men I have ever met. The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Larry.”
