Wilton Davis
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| Hardin–Simmons Cowboys | |
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| College | Hardin–Simmons University |
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| Date of birth | April 14, 1928 |
| Place of birth | Bremond, Texas |
| Date of death | October 19, 1997 |
| Place of death | Bremond, Texas |
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NCAA rushing leader, 1947
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Wilton Britton Davis (April 14, 1928 – October 19, 1997) was an American football player. He played college football for Hardin–Simmons University. He led the NCAA major colleges in rushing yardage with 1,173 rushing yards in 1947.[1][2] In 1948, he ranked fifth in rushing yardage with 889 yards and an average of 6.59 yards per carry.[3] With Davis as the leading ground-gainer and Warren B. Woodson as head coach, Hardin-Simmons compiled a 14-5-3 record from 1947 to 1948.[4]
