Receiving & Rushing

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Receiving & Rushing Table
Games Receiving Rushing Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV Awards
195023CHILDE/LE5312123248.00170.32.0038.02401
195124CHILDE53111114747.00470.14.30147.04700
195225CHILE86119712017.12290.610.90717.112020
195326CHILDE86121222211.00130.21.80211.02200
195427CHILT721212000
1955*+28CHILT7212120000AP1, PB
195629CHILT72128000
195730CHILT7212120000
Career94881321316.42470.12.301316.421321
Receiving & Rushing Table
Games Receiving Rushing Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb
195023CHILDE110000
195629CHILT110000
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Defense & Fumbles

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
195023CHILDE/LE53121201400
195326CHILDE86121200101
1955*+28CHILT72121200200
195730CHILT72121200100
Career948809091801

Kick & Punt Returns

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
195124CHILDE53111113133.0050
195326CHILDE861212010000.022
Career948813133.010000.0225

Scoring Summary

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
195124CHILDE5311111160.5
195225CHILE8611922121.1
195326CHILDE8612121160.5
Career94882114024.3

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

All-Pro Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bill Wightkin born?

Bill Wightkin was born on July 28, 1927.

Where was Bill Wightkin born?

Bill Wightkin was born in Detroit, MI.

How tall was Bill Wightkin?

Bill Wightkin was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Bill Wightkin weigh when playing?

Bill Wightkin weighed 235 lbs (106 kg) when playing.

Is Bill Wightkin in the Hall of Fame?

Bill Wightkin has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Bill Wightkin play?

Bill Wightkin played 94 games over his career.

How many receptions did Bill Wightkin have?

Bill Wightkin had 13 receptions over his career.

How many receiving yards did Bill Wightkin have?

Bill Wightkin had 213 receiving yards over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Bill Wightkin won?

Bill Wightkin never won a Super Bowl.

When did Bill Wightkin retire?

Bill Wightkin last played in 1957.