41-1092: Kilmer may refer to: People [ edit ] Billy Kilmer (born 1939), American football player, coach, and commissioner Derek Kilmer (born 1974), American politician from Washington State Ethan Kilmer (born 1983), American football player Frederick Barnett Kilmer (1851–1934), American pharmacist, author, public health activist and director Joanne Whalley-Kilmer (born 1961), British actress John E. Kilmer (1930–1952), U.S. Navy Medal of Honor recipient Josh Kilmer-Purcell (born 1969), American writer, businessperson, and television personality Joyce Kilmer (1886–1918), American poet, teacher and soldier killed in World War I Misha Kilmer , American mathematician Val Kilmer (born 1959), American stage, film and television actor Willis Sharpe Kilmer (1869–1940), American patent medicine manufacturer, newspaperman, horse breeder, and entrepreneur Fictional [ edit ] Kilmer (Marvel Comics), cartoon character,
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123-515: A halfback and says he "played tailback in UCLA's single-wing formation ." Other sources list him as a quarterback. Kilmer was the 11th overall selection of the 1961 NFL draft , taken by the 49ers . He was also selected in the fifth round of the 1961 AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers , but signed with San Francisco on December 30, 1960. During that rookie season in 1961 , he saw action as
164-509: A lineman in junior college and semi-pro ball, even though he was born with no toes on his right foot, which was his kicking foot. He used a special flat-fronted kicking shoe. This win proved to be the only highlight of an otherwise dismal 2–11–1 season: Kilmer closed out the season by leading the Saints to six consecutive losses. Frustrated after four years of the Saints' futility and sensing New Orleans would draft Ole Miss star Archie Manning with
205-456: A pass from George Mira . The fumble was recovered by Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall , who infamously ran 66 yards in the wrong direction . In spite of Marshall's gaffe, the Vikings still beat the 49ers, 27–22. After he saw no action in 1965 and was involved in a training camp contract dispute the next season, Kilmer was placed in the 1967 NFL Expansion Draft . On February 10, 1967, Kilmer
246-495: A primarily running quarterback in Red Hickey's shotgun formation, rushing for 509 yards and ten touchdowns, with his top performance coming against the expansion Minnesota Vikings on October 15 when he rushed for four touchdowns. The following year Kilmer was primarily used as a running back but his season came to an early end following a December 5 auto accident in which he fell asleep in his 1957 Chevrolet convertible and drove off
287-440: A second time, to Susan. In September 2009, when quarterback Brett Favre was set to surpass Marshall's record of consecutive games started, he could not attend the game as it coincided with his wedding anniversary. A few days later, Marshall visited the Vikings' practice facilities to congratulate Favre in person. Marshall's No. 70 has been retired by the Vikings and he is a member of the team's Ring of Honor . In 2004, Marshall
328-593: A supporting role in one of the most infamous incidents in gridiron history when Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall ran Kilmer's fumble back 66 yards into the wrong end zone . Born in Topeka, Kansas , Kilmer was raised in southern California and played baseball, football, and basketball at Citrus Union High School in Azusa , scoring more than 1,500 points in the latter sport while earning All-American honors. His baseball exploits saw him win all-conference accolades, while
369-406: A tip. Ironically, Officer Sheroshick was disciplined after getting into an altercation of his own on early Christmas Eve morning at the exact same Toddle House. Even though he was off-duty and was not drunk, the officer had violated his department's rules by driving his cruiser while drinking. On December 11, 1976 , Kilmer was arrested for drunk driving less than two days before a game against
410-583: Is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers , New Orleans Saints , and Washington Redskins . He was also used as a running back and wide receiver . He played college football for the UCLA Bruins , then 18 seasons as a professional. In 1964, while playing running back for the 49ers, Kilmer played
451-593: The 1972 team to an NFC-best 11–3 record, while also leading the NFL in touchdown passes (19) and passer rating (84.8). In the postseason, Washington advanced to the Super Bowl with their first postseason victories in 27 years. The final opponent would be the unbeaten Miami Dolphins , who were one win away from a Perfect season . Miami managed the strength of their rushing attack and selective passing from Bob Griese to two touchdowns while Washington had nothing to show for most of
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#1732851502025492-567: The Bayshore Freeway into the San Francisco Bay . Suffering a fractured leg, Kilmer's injury was bad enough to also force him to sit out the entire 1963 NFL season . He was able to return the following year, but his production was limited. His most memorable play as a 49er came in 1964 during a game against the Vikings at Kezar Stadium . On October 25, 1964, Kilmer fumbled after catching
533-513: The Bruins basketball team in 1959–60 under head coach John Wooden . He capped off his college career with an outstanding senior season in 1960 : he threw for over 1,000 yards, ran for over 800, scored eight touchdowns and served as the team's punter. Kilmer was also awarded the 1960 W.J. Voit Memorial Trophy as the outstanding football player on the Pacific Coast and finished fifth in voting for
574-704: The Dallas Cowboys . He was released in time to lead the Redskins to a 27–13 victory on Sunday, December 12, on the road at Texas Stadium . Following his retirement, Kilmer stayed on the fringes while working for a gambling service that made selections on NFL games, but has since stayed out of the spotlight. Kilmer served as coach of the Shreveport Steamers of the American Football Association (a summer professional league) in 1979 and commissioner of
615-569: The Heisman Trophy . After the conclusion of a UCLA career that saw him finish among the top five in school history for passing and rushing yards, as well as total offense, Kilmer played in the 1961 College All-Star Game , where he earned Most Valuable Player honors. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. There is some lingering controversy over exactly which position he played. His Hall of Fame plaque lists him as
656-740: The Minnesota Vikings . He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes , before leaving to play for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 1960 NFL draft . Marshall recovered an NFL record 29 opponents' fumbles, including his 1964 "wrong-way run", a play in which he recovered a fumble and returned it 66 yards in
697-494: The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was then traded to the Cleveland Browns in an NFL–CFL transaction, being swapped for Bob Ptacek . Marshall played the 1960 season with the Browns before being traded along with five other players (including fellow defensive lineman Paul Dickson ) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for two draft picks in the 1962 NFL draft . He played from 1961 to 1979 with
738-491: The Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2023 and 2024, he was listed as a semifinalist for the senior nominees, but failed to advance to the final 12. During his time with the Minnesota Vikings , Marshall's most infamous moment took place. Marshall was playing in a game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 25, 1964. After recovering an offensive fumble, Marshall ran 66 yards the wrong way into his team's own end zone . After completing
779-566: The Vikings and finished with a then-record 282 consecutive games played (since surpassed by punter Jeff Feagles ). Marshall started 270 consecutive games while playing for the Vikings, an NFL record since surpassed by Brett Favre . Marshall played in the Pro Bowl in 1968 and 1969. He recovered 30 fumbles during his career, an NFL record. He was a member of the Vikings' famous " Purple People Eaters " (which consisted of Marshall (DE), Alan Page (DT), Gary Larsen (DT), and Carl Eller (DE)), and
820-547: The ball 16 times for 598 yards. It was during the 1970 season, his last in New Orleans, that rumors stirred that Kilmer missed curfew before a game against the Denver Broncos and that his Saints teammates had nicknamed him "Ole Whiskey." That reputation had been noted by Saints owner John Mecom Jr. , who mentioned Kilmer's many late-hour visits to New Orleans bars while playing for the team. Kilmer's most memorable night on
861-577: The game. Only a special-teams blunder saved the first shutout in Super Bowl history, as a blocked field goal-turned-fumble with two minutes remaining in the game by Garo Yepremian was recovered by Mike Bass of Washington for a touchdown. However, Washington could not finish the comeback, as Kilmer was sacked by Vern Den Herder as time expired with the team far from the end zone. For his part, Kilmer went 14-of-28 for 104 yards with three interceptions. The loss didn't dampen Kilmer's individual recognition as he
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#1732851502025902-571: The head coach. Kilmer seemed destined for a reserve role behind future Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen . However, this changed when Jurgensen suffered a severe shoulder injury in a pre-season game against the Miami Dolphins . Kilmer got the starting job and kept it for most of the next four seasons, but Jurgensen stayed on as his backup. The two players were friendly rivals during those years. Fans in Washington tended to be loyal to one quarterback or
943-420: The holding business a while ago," Kilmer recalled, "but it was Joe Scarpati and it was a perfect hold." (Scarpati was a reserve defensive back.) Kilmer added, "when [Dempsey] kicked that ball, I knew he had made it. It was like Babe Ruth hitting a 500-foot home run. He really nailed it. And that was at sea level ." This dramatic victory is still the stuff of legend today. Dempsey was a big man who had been
984-427: The other, sporting buttons at games that read "I like Billy" or "I like Sonny", with Kilmer's wobbly passes being a slight favorite over Jurgensen's tight spiral. Kilmer then led the resurgent Redskins to a 5–0 start in 1971 , but then the team ran into a midseason slump. Kilmer briefly lost his starting job as a result of the slide but regained it after Jurgensen again injured his shoulder. The next season, Kilmer led
1025-405: The play, all Van Brocklin said was, "Well Jim, you've done the most interesting thing in this game today." Despite the gaffe, the Vikings won the game 27–22, thanks to a forced fumble by Marshall, which Eller returned for a touchdown. Marshall later received a letter from Roy Riegels , infamous for a wrong-way run in the 1929 Rose Bowl , stating, "Welcome to the club." In 2019, Marshall's miscue
1066-465: The policeman, “If you think I’m wrong, put me in jail!” Officer Sheroshick did exactly that, but Kilmer was released in plenty of time for his next team practice. In the next few days, Kilmer won the hearts of fans by leading the Redskins to a 38–24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football which clinched a playoff berth, and also by telling the waitress she could keep the $ 100 as
1107-469: The poor fortunes of his football squad saw him relegated to third-team all-conference recognition. After graduation from high school in 1957, Kilmer competed in football for one year at Citrus Junior College , scoring six touchdowns and throwing for 15 more. A broken foot limited his playing time for the Citrus basketball team. He transferred to UCLA in 1958 and played three seasons. Kilmer also played on
1148-463: The run, thinking that he had scored a touchdown for the Vikings, Marshall then pitched the ball in celebration, and the ball landed out of bounds, resulting in a safety for the 49ers. Marshall didn't realize what he'd done until 49ers lineman Bruce Bosley thanked him, and teammate Fran Tarkenton , who was on the near sideline followed by telling Marshall what he'd done. According to Marshall, when he approached Vikings head coach Norm Van Brocklin after
1189-540: The same league in 1981, but left as a result of numerous problems under his tenure as well as a lack of payment. He occasionally makes appearances in Mobile, Alabama , in support of the GMAC Bowl . Jim Marshall (defensive end) James Lawrence Marshall (born December 30, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with
1230-482: The second half kicked an 8-yard field goal, was asked to attempt a 63-yard field goal. (The goal posts were still placed on the goal line in 1970, and not on the end line as they are today.) Dempsey made the kick, which broke the existing record by 7 yards. Only two longer field goals have been kicked since. In a 2016 TV interview, recorded during a celebration of the Saints' 50th anniversary, Kilmer denied lingering rumors that he had been Dempsey's holder. "I got out of
1271-551: The second overall pick of the 1971 NFL draft , Kilmer asked to be traded and was granted his wish on January 23, 1971, when he was dealt to the Washington Redskins for linebacker Tom Roussel and two draft selections. The trade which brought Kilmer to the Redskins was the first trade the team made after George Allen replaced Bill Austin (who had been the interim head coach since Vince Lombardi's untimely death in August 1970) as
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1312-469: The starting quarterback. On November 8, 1970, in a home game versus the Detroit Lions , Kilmer led what proved to be a game-winning drive, although he could only bring the Saints as far as their own 44 yard line. With just one play left in the game, and his team down by a 17–16 margin, coach Roberts opted against asking Kilmer to go for a "Hail Mary" pass. Instead, kicker Tom Dempsey , who had earlier in
1353-482: The team came in 1969 , when he threw for 345 yards and six touchdowns in a 51–42 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on November 2. Kilmer's last win as the Saints' starting quarterback came on week 8 of the 1970 season . Coach Tom Fears had benched Kilmer after three season-opening losses in favor of backup Ed Hargett . However, Fears was fired after week 7 and replaced by J.D. Roberts . The new coach brought Kilmer back as
1394-550: The title Kilmer . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kilmer&oldid=1175030813 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Billy Kilmer William Orland Kilmer Jr. (born September 5, 1939)
1435-576: The town came early Monday morning December 6, 1971 after beating the Giants 23–7. He got arrested at the Toddle House , a coffee shop in Arlington, Virginia . Apparently, Kilmer and an unidentified female friend attempted to pay a $ 4 tab (about $ 30 in 2023) with a $ 100 bill (about $ 743 in 2023) and an argument ensued with their waitress. A local police officer named Edmund D. Sheroshick showed up, and Kilmer, told
1476-546: The wrong direction into his own end zone, where he threw the ball out of bounds, resulting in a safety for the San Francisco 49ers . He owns the career records for most consecutive starts (270) and most games played (282) by a defensive player. Marshall was born in Wilsonville , in Boyle County, Kentucky . Marshall played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes . He left school before his senior year, and played for
1517-654: Was also the season when Theismann finally took over Kilmer's starting quarterback position, although Kilmer did start two games that season, winning one of them. During his time with the Redskins, Kilmer became one of the few remaining users of a single-bar face mask on the helmet , as multi-bar face masks became the norm in the NFL. Theismann also wore the single-bar throughout his career. Kilmer finished his 18-year NFL career with 1,585 completions in 2,984 attempts for 20,495 yards and 154 touchdowns, with 146 interceptions. He also rushed for 1,509 yards and 21 touchdowns, caught 27 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown, and punted
1558-568: Was named to the Pro Bowl and the All-NFC Team. In 1974 , the Redskins acquired a third quarterback in Notre Dame star Joe Theismann who had been a star in the Canadian Football League for three seasons. Kilmer beat out both Jurgensen and Theismann for the starting job. Jurgensen retired at the end of the 1974 season. Kilmer remained with the Redskins until he retired after the 1978 season . 1978
1599-580: Was named to the Professional Football Researchers Association Hall of Very Good in the association's second HOVG class. Marshall was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, but was not elected. In 2008, NFL Network named Marshall the second-best player not in the Hall of Fame on their NFL Top 10 program, behind only Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jerry Kramer ; Kramer would be inducted into
1640-633: Was selected in the expansion draft by the New Orleans Saints and, despite originally being thought of as the team's third-best signal caller, became the team's starting quarterback for much of the next four seasons. He was the starter for the team's first game, a 27–13 loss at home to the Los Angeles Rams . Kilmer lost his starting job in 1967 after the first three games (all losses), and was replaced by former Baltimore Colt quarterback Gary Cuozzo . However, Kilmer regained that job in 1968 . His most prolific performance during his four-year stint with
1681-524: Was the final player from Minnesota's initial expansion team of 1961 to retire. Marshall had 127 career quarterback sacks as a Viking, second-most in team history behind Eller. At the time of his retirement in 1979, Marshall had played in every game in Vikings history. Marshall is one of 11 players to have played in all four of the Vikings' Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s. Marshall resides in St. Louis Park, Minnesota . He has been married twice: firstly to Anita (with whom he has two daughters) and then