Richard Milton Wilson (May 29, 1897 – December 8, 1967) was a professional

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player who was an original member of the

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. He played for the Packers beginning in 1919, two years before the team joined the

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. His career ended after the 1921 season.

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* 1897 births 1967 deaths Players of American football from Wisconsin Green Bay Packers players Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans football players {{offensive-lineman-1910s-stub