LB · Minnesota Vikings
Wally Hilgenberg
Age 83 · 191 cm (6'3") · 104 kg · Born Sep 19, 1942 · Iowa
NFL career
1974
debut year
1979
last season
6
seasons
—
jersey
College: Iowa
Other "Hilgenberg" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Iowa alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Iowa.
Connor Colby
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Darien Porter
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Hunter Dekkers
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J.R. Singleton
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Jalen Travis
OT · 2025 · Colts
Jay Higgins
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Jayden Higgins
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Jaylin Noel
WR · 2025 · Texans
Kaleb Johnson
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Luke Elkin
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LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Wally Hilgenberg.
Born on September 19
David Ray
1944 · Los Angeles Rams
Larry Brown
1947 · Washington Commanders
Nat Moore
1951 · Miami Dolphins
Jimmy Edwards
1952 · Minnesota Vikings
Bob Thornbladh
1952 · Kansas City Chiefs
Reggie Williams
1954 · Cincinnati Bengals
Terry Beeson
1955 · San Francisco 49ers
Dave Stalls
1955 · Las Vegas Raiders