Wilson began his career at Penn State, where he earned All-American honors in lacrosse and lettered in football and basketball. Wilson then transferred to West Point in 1924 where he earned 12 varsity letters in lacrosse, basketball and football, which stands as a record. Wilson flew 49 combat missions during WWII, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. “Lighthorse” ranks as one of the best all-around athletes ever to play the game.