Theo Viltz
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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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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.
Early years
[edit]Viltz attended Junípero Serra High School, where he practiced football, track and basketball.[1] In football, he was the team's starting halfback.
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Southern California. As a sophomore in 1963, he was a backup wide receiver, compiling one reception for 9 yards in 10 games.
As a junior in 1964, he was converted into a defensive back and became a starter. He suffered a broken nose in the seventh game against the University of Washington that caused him to miss time.[2]
He also competed in track, becoming an All-American in the high hurdles in 1964 and 1965.[3] As a senior in 1965, he was elected co-captain of the USC's track team.[4]
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.[5] He was later signed to the taxi squad, where he spent the rest of the season.[6] He was released on August 7, 1968.[7]
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.[8]
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.[9] His son Misana, was a record-breaking hurdler in high school.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "ALL-TIME NFL PLAYERS FROM ACADIANA: THEOPHILE VILTZ". June 6, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Marv Bain Replaces SC's Injured Pye". November 3, 1964. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Misana Viltz clears a big hurdle at Moore finals". May 3, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Along The Sports Front". May 21, 1965. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". September 6, 1967. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Viltz Will Play in Denver Secondary". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Oilers Cut Trio; Dallas Eases Work". August 8, 1968. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Denver". August 27, 1968. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "World Masters Athletics Championships". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Millikan's Misana Viltz sets nation-leading hurdles mark". April 20, 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- 1943 births
- Living people
- American male hurdlers
- American masters athletes
- American football cornerbacks
- American Football League players
- Houston Oilers players
- USC Trojans football players
- USC Trojans men's track and field athletes
- High school football coaches in California
- Players of American football from Lafayette, Louisiana
- Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California
- Track and field athletes from California
- Junípero Serra High School (Gardena, California) alumni
- Sportspeople from Gardena, California