Classic Image Gallery of Billy Kilmer

Image Gallery of Billy Kilmer, Quarterback 1961-1978

Redskins QB Billy Kilmer played 8 seasons in Washington. The lineman behind him is probably #60, guard John Wilbur.
Billy Kilmer, Redskins Quarterback 1971-1978

Redskins QB Billy Kilmer throws a bit off balance thanks to pressure from Dolphins defender Vern Den Herder. In Super Bowl VII the Miami defense kept heat on Kilmer all day forcing 3 interceptions and sacking him twice. The Dolphins came out on top 14-7 and finished the 1972 NFL with a total of 17 wins and no losses.
Vern Den Herder of the Dolphins rushing Billy Kilmer in Super Bowl VII

From the record setting 1969 Saints-Cardinals game where both teams threw 6 touchdown passes each. Here Saints QB Billy Kilmer (#17) gets set to launch one over the on-coming rush of Cardinals lineman Chuck Walker (#79).
Billy Kilmer passes over Chuck Walker - 1969 Saints vs Cardinals

Classic Billy Kilmer with no chin strap. This image is from 1969 game between the Saints and Cardinals when he and Cardinal's QB Charley Johnson each threw 6 touchdown passes to set an NFL record of 12 touchdown passes in a game.
Billy Kilmer of the New Orleans Saints with no chin strap in 1969

On the San Francisco 49er sideline during the early 1960s - Head coach Red Hickey between 2 of his tailbacks Bob Waters (#11) and Billy Kilmer (#17).
Billy Kilmer, Bob Waters and Red Hickey of the San Francisco 49ers

Billy Kilmer with Saints Head Coach Tom Fears on the Saints Sidelines

Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer (#17) barely gets the ball away in time before being mauled by Dallas Cowboys Harvey Martin (#79) and Jethro Pugh (#75)
Billy Kilmer is almost sacked by Harvey Martin and Jethro Pugh of the Dallas defense

Newly acquired from the New Orleans Saints, QB Billy Kilmer directs the Washington Redskin offense against the San Francisco defense as longtime lineman Charlie Krueger (#70) fights fights to get into the backfield. Also pictured for the redskins are center Len Hauss (#56), guard John Wilbur (#60) and fullback Charlie Harraway (#31). Kilmer was thrust into the starting role when Sonny Jurgensen went down with an injury early in the season. He is credited with 8 victories in 1971.
Billy Kilmer, 1971 Washington Redskins & Charlie Krueger of the 49ers

In 1974 he led the Redskins to 7 victories and a wildcard playoff appearance.
Billy Kilmer on the Cover of the November 17, 1974 Issue of Pro Magazine

49er halfback Billy Kilmer hauls down a pass against the Vikings in 1962.
Billy Kilmer 1962 San Francisco 49ers

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Head Coach George Allen makes his thoughts known to newly acquired Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer in 1971.
George Allen Talking to Billy Kilmer - 1971 Washington Redskins

Billy Kilmer in 1967 | New Orleans Saints vs the Dallas Cowboys

Having recently been traded to Washington he found himself facing his old team, the Saints in 1971. Here linebacker Wayne Coleman forces him to repostion himself. At the end of the day though it was a 24-14 Redskins win with Kilmer throwing one touchdown, running for another and passing for 204 yards.
Billy Kilmer flushed out by Saints Defense in 1971

Old Furnace Face. Joined Washington in 1971 and became the Redskins starting quarterback when Sonny Jurgensen injured his shoulder. Kilmer led the Redskins to a 5-0 record.
Billy Kilmer Quarterback Washington Redskins

From the New Orleans Saints first ever NFL Game played at Tulane Stadium in 1967. Rams Hall of Fame defensive lineman Merlin Olsen breaks through the Saints line to harass the Saints quarterback.
Billy Kilmer Gets Pressure from Merlin Olsen | Saints-Rams 1967

16-year NFL veteran quarterback led the Washington Redskins to a Super Bowl appearance in 1972.
Billy Kilmer

From the 1969 preseason contest against the Houston Oilers. The New Orleans Saints Quarterback is sporting the infamous "Black Helmets" that were never sanctioned as official NFL gear.
Saints in Black Helmets | Billy Kilmer in 1969

Image from a New Orleans Saints game program from 1969. Kilmer played 4 years for the Saints. He passed for 7490 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Billy Kilmer | Saints Quarterback

The original New Orleans Saints Quarterback. Played from 1967-1971 and is currently #6 on the Saints All-Time Career Touchdowns and Passing Yardage Lists.
Billy Kilmer NO Saints 1967-1971

The New Orleans Saints Leader of the early years, an emotionally competitive player. Here, the frustration of those first years of the New Orleans Saints are painfully evident by his facial expressions.
Billy Kilmer 1969 New Orleans Saints NFL Quarterback

Setting up to throw a pass in a 21-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on September 28, 1969 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1969 New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys Billy Kilmer

Recently traded from the Saints, he quickly established himself the Redskins starter in 1971 after incumbent starter, Sonny Jurgensen went down with an injury. Kilmer remained the starter for the next several seasons leading the Skins to a Super Bowl against the Dolphins in 1972.
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16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Billy Kilmer NFL Quarterback 1961-1978

16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Saints QB 1960s Billy Kilmer

16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978

As a young San Fransisco 49er carrying against the Detroit Lions. His career was very nearly ended after an automobile accident inn 1962.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978

16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978

Billy Kilmer Football Cards

Rookie Card of one of the NFL's legend's of the game. In 1962 he was just starting his 2nd year with the San Francisco 49ers. His career would last a total of 16 NFL seasons with 3 different teams and a Super Bowl appearance in 1974.
Billy Kilmer - 1962 Rookie Card

Billy Kilmer here on his 1973 Topps card. The year following the Redskins visit to the Super Bowl saw them winning 10 games with Kilmer getting credited with 7 victories. His numbers: 227 attempts, 122 completions, a 53.7% completion percentage, 1656 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Billy Kilmer 1973 Washington Redskins Topps Football Card #499