Linebacker Dave Wilcox, a standout on the 49ers of the late 1960s and early 1970s, died Wednesday at the age of 80, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced.
Rams MVP quarterback Roman Gabriel compared Wilcox’s style of play to the way legendary Bear Dick Butkus played middle linebacker.
“Because the rules weren’t quite the same, you could hit people anywhere, anytime, in the face, in the neck, whatever it took to make the play as long as it was aggressive within the rules,” Gabriel said.Known as “The Intimidator,” Wilcox was named to the Pro Bowl in 1966 and from 1968-73.“Sad to hear of Dave Wilcox passing,” tweeted Chris Long, former Rams defensive end and son of Hall of Famer Howie Long. “That dude was awesome. Down to earth and an absolute badass.
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