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mikee likee
12/14/2008, 03:55 PM
Billy Sims
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Billy Sims
Statue of Billy Sims.
Position(s):
Running back Jersey #(s):
20
Born: September 18, 1955 (1955-09-18) (age 53)
St. Louis, Missouri
Died: December 14, 2008


* Detroit Lions (1980-1984)

Career stats
Rushing yards 5,106
Average 4.5
Touchdowns 42
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

* 3x Pro Bowl selection (1980, 1981, 1982)
* 1980 Offensive Rookie of the Year
* 1980 UPI NFL-NFC Rookie of the Year
* 1978 Heisman Trophy Winner
* 1978 Davey O'Brien Memorial Trophy Winner

College Football Hall of Fame

Billy Sims (born September 18, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former college football and NFL running back. He won the Heisman Award and the Davey O'Brien Memorial Trophy. Passed away on December 14, 2008.

DrZaius
12/14/2008, 04:16 PM
That is classic. Whoever edited the wiki is clever.

badger
12/14/2008, 04:20 PM
The same guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Odelay01) that reported Sims' death also added in the section about Sims yelling "Boomer."

Something tells me the reports of Billy's death are greatly exaggerated :rolleyes:

Curly Bill
12/14/2008, 04:23 PM
Billy sounded very much alive last night. :D