Former Kansas City Chiefs player Jimmy Wilkerson dies at 43; high school honours late assistant coach with teary win
Hindustan TimesFormer Kansas City Chiefs draft pick and longtime NFL defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson sadly passed away earlier this week on December 13 in Oklahoma City. The late assistant coach’s son, senior tight-end Maddox Wilkerson, followed in his father’s footsteps, playing alongside his teammates for Carl Albert. Jimmy Wilkerson's memory honoured by historic Carl Albert victory Despite reeling from the older Wilkerson’s death, the Carl Albert team defeated Guthrie 30-6 at the Class 5A state championship football game at the Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Saturday, December 14. … He’s a great kid, great family and he’s gonna have a bunch of coaches, we’ll never be his dad, but we’ll always be there for him.” “Everybody earned this…but this one’s going home tonight with Maddox Wilkerson.” Maddox Wilkerson's teammates stand by him Carl Albert Captain Caden Davis said of the late NFL player, “You can’t replace a guy like Coach Wilkerson.
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