Wilmer Kenzie (W.K.) Hicks
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| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 191 lbs |
| Age: | 67 |
| Years With Jets: | 1970-72 |
| College: | Texas Southern |
PRO: The dean of the Jets secondary, Hicks has been at free safety for the past two seasons ... 1ed the team in interceptions for the second straight year, thieving 4 opposition passes and returning them for 46 yards ... played a steady season in the free safety slot, as he did in his first year as a Jet when he intercepted 8 passes ... gives a needed stability to the younger members of the defensive backfield ... started all but three games, when he was hobbled by bruised ribs ... had a 7- year career with Houston before joining Jets in 1970 played cornerback and safety with the Oilers was a starter for six years led the AFL in interceptions in 1965 with 9 twice an AFL all-star .... his 39 career interceptions rank 4th among active AFC players ... came to the Jets for a fifth round choice from Houston during the 1970 draft.
PERSONAL: Married ... wife, Nettye ... sons, W.K. III, 5 and Torrance, 3 Y2 ?.? was a quarterback and safety in high school ... given name: Wilmer Kenzie ...
Hometown: Texarkana, Tex.
