Background
Wilson, Ralph Cookerly was born on October 17, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph Cookerly and and Edith (Cole) Wilson.
professional football team executive
Wilson, Ralph Cookerly was born on October 17, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph Cookerly and and Edith (Cole) Wilson.
AB, University of Virginia, 1940; postgraduate, University of Michigan, 1940-1941.
President, Ralph C. Wilson Junior Enterprises (privately owned family business) engaged in professional football, roadbuilding, and broadcasting, Detroit, since 1946; president, owner, Buffalo Bills Professional Football Club, since 1959.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946. Member Ocean Club of Florida, Country Club of Detroit, Grosse Pointe (Michigan) Club, Buffalo Country Club, Shriners.
Children: Christy Cole, Linda Brown, Edith Denise.