F. Stuart Wilkins
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F. Stuart "Stu" Wilkins (February 25, 1928 – March 29, 2011) was an American football player, lawyer, and businessman. He played at the guard position for the University of Michigan football team from 1945 to 1948 and was a starter on the Wolverines undefeated teams in 1947 and 1948. He practiced law for more than 50 years in Canton, Ohio. He was one of the leaders behind the establishment of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, serving on the steering committee that prepared the presentation to the NFL, and serving for more than 40 years on its board of trustees. He also served as the chairman of the board of the American Automobile Association from 1989 to 1991.
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Born: | (1928-02-25)February 25, 1928 Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
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Died: | March 29, 2011(2011-03-29) (aged 83) Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
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Position(s) | Guard |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
College | Michigan |
High school | Lincoln High School, Canton, Ohio |
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1945–1948 | Michigan |
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