Theophile Anthony Viltz Jr. (born April 20, 1943) is a former American football cornerback in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers. He played college football at the University of Southern California.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | April 20, 1943 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Junipero Serra (CA) | ||
| College: | USC | ||
| NFL draft: | 1964 / Round: 18 / Pick: 241 | ||
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Early years edit
Viltz attended Junípero Serra High School, where he practiced football and track.[1] He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Southern California.
He also competed in track, becoming an All-American in the high hurdles in 1964 and 1965.[2]
Professional career edit
Houston Oilers edit
Viltz was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 18th round (241st overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft with a future draft pick, which allowed the team to draft him before his college eligibility was over.
In 1966, after graduating from college, he opted to sign with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League. As a rookie, he was a backup at left cornerback and appeared in 14 games. He was waived on September 5, 1967.[3] He was later signed to the taxi squad, where he spent the rest of the season.[4] He was released on August 7, 1968.[5]
Denver Broncos edit
In August 1968, he signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos in the American Football League. He was activated on August 23. He was released on August 26.[6]
Personal life edit
After football, he was named the defensive backs coach at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He also competed in the category of masters athletics.[7] His son Misana, was a record-breaking hurdler in high school.[8]
References edit
- ^ "ALL-TIME NFL PLAYERS FROM ACADIANA: THEOPHILE VILTZ". 6 June 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Misana Viltz clears a big hurdle at Moore finals". 3 May 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". 6 September 1967. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Viltz Will Play in Denver Secondary". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Oilers Cut Trio; Dallas Eases Work". 8 August 1968. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Denver". 27 August 1968. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "World Masters Athletics Championships". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Millikan's Misana Viltz sets nation-leading hurdles mark". 20 April 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2019.