Billy Kilmer (1958-1972): San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, and New Orleans Saints
Kilmer played in the NFL for 18 seasons, from 1961 to 1978. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1961 NFL Draft, and he also played for the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins.
Kilmer was a productive quarterback in the NFL, and he was a vital part of the Redskins’ teams that reached the Super Bowl in 1972 and 1973. He was a talented quarterback who was able to make plays with his arm and his legs. Kilmer was also a leader on the field, and he was a respected teammate.
Kilmer was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, and he was the NFL Passing Touchdowns Leader in 1972. He also led the NFL in passer rating in 1972.
Interesting non-football fact: He was an actor in the film The Last Time I Saw Archie
NFL’s most notable accomplishments:
*NFL passer rating leader: 1972
*Selected to the All-Pro team: 1972, 1975
*NFL Pro Bowl: 1972
*Tied for the most NFL Passing Touchdowns: 1972 (26)
*George Halas Award: 1976
*Named one of the 80 Greatest Redskins
*He is in the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
NFL Stats:
*Career passing yards: 20,495 yards
*Career touchdown passes 152 touchdowns
*Pass completion percentage: 53.1
*Interceptions: 146
*Passer rating of 71.6
UCLA accomplishments and highlights:
*All-American: 1960
*Finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting: 1960
*Awarded the W.J. Voit Memorial Trophy: 1960
*Most valuable player College All-Star Game: 1961
*UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame: 1984
*College Football Hall of Fame: 1999
UCLA Stats:
*Total passing yards: 1881 yards
*Collegiate touchdown passes 15 touchdowns
*Pass completion percentage: 42.7
*Interceptions: 13
*Passing efficiency rating: 113.9
Kilmer’s accomplishments in the NFL are a testament to his talent and his dedication. He was a successful quarterback who helped his teams win games. He is a member of the 80 Greatest Redskins, the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, and the College Football Hall of Fame, and his accomplishments will be remembered for years to come.