Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame safety Willie Wood intercepts Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson in Super Bowl I. Beginning of dialog window. He was 83 Willie Wood's interception changed the course of first Super Bowl. Willie Wood was a fiercely athletic safety for the Green Bay Packers whose interception in Super Bowl I remains a cherished highlight for the organization.

He was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.. Wood died of dementia-related problems on February 3, 2020 at an assisted living facility in Washington, D.C. at the age of 83.. References Escape will cancel and close the window. After his playing days, … Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Deceased . Experience: 12 Seasons. Willie is only 5-10 and he can touch the crossbar with his elbow. Wood had been suffering from advanced dementia for years. Wood died Monday at an assisted living facility in his hometown of Washington, D.C., the Packers announced. Willie Wood was a legendary Hall of Fame defensive back for the Green Bay Packers. He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, five-time first team All-Pro, two-time Super Bowl champion; played on five NFL championship teams and member of the 1960’s NFL All-Decade Team. View Willie Wood Jr.’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Willie Wood Lawn Bowls Willie first represented his country in 1966 and has subsequently played in a record-breaking eight Commonwealth Games, winning two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Willie Wood, who played for the Packers from 1960-71, passed away Monday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Wood was 83. Willie Wood helped the Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl I and the DC Native was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989. He was 83. Watch the latest Willie Wood videos and highlights on ESPN.com. Finished No. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame safety Willie Wood intercepts Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson in Super Bowl I. Willie Wood . Find Willie Wood song information on AllMusic. Now 79, he resides at an assisted living center in Washington. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Willie Wood, a Hall of Fame defensive back, helped Green Bay win the first two Super Bowls. Wood, who was born in Washington, D. C., won first- or second-team All-NFL honors nine times in a nine-year stretch from 1962 through the 1970 season. A Pro Bowl participant eight times, 1963, 1965 through 1971, Wood also played in six NFL championship games. Wood went undrafted in 1960 but signed with the Green Bay Packers and played safety. Willie Wood. College: USC. Hall of Fame Induction: 1989 Career Highlights 2019 Season Opened the 2019 season with a runner-up finish at the Cologuard Classic and posted two additional finishes in the top-10 in 13 starts. Willie has 5 jobs listed on their profile. Willie Wood, the first African-American quarterback to play at USC and the Pacific Coast Conference, died Monday.He was 83. He's also maybe the best tackler on the ball club." The Packers won all but the first one in … William Vernell Wood Sr. (December 23, 1936 – February 3, 2020) was an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). His son, Willie Wood, Jr., played for (1992–1993) and later coached the Indiana Firebirds in the Arena Football League, after coaching at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Willie Wood Jr. is currently the wide Watch the latest Willie Wood videos and highlights on ESPN.com. Willie Wood, the first African American quarterback to play in what is now considered the Pac-12, died on Monday. Willie Wood, the Hall of Fame defensive back who won five NFL titles with the Green Bay Packers under coach Vince Lombardi and made the first interception in Super Bowl history, died Monday. Born: 12/23/1936 Washington , DC .