Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2011
- Class:
- 1979
Otis Wilson (1977-79) was a dominating defender and fierce competitor at linebacker for the Cardinals. A sure-handed tackler, Wilson finished his outstanding career second on Louisville's all-time tackles list with 484 stops and was a first-team Sporting News All-American selection as a senior in 1979.
He recorded 175 tackles in 1977, which ranks third on the school's single-season list, and 157 stops in 1978, which stands eighth all-time. He was tabbed the Defensive Most Valuable Player in the 1977 Independence Bowl. Following his outstanding senior campaign, Wilson became only the fourth player in UofL history to be selected to play in the prestigious Senior Bowl.
After his playing days at Louisville, Wilson was a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears and enjoyed an outstanding eight-year career with the Bears including a 1986 Super Bowl title.
