Wilma Rudolph was married to Robert Lee Rudolph, a former football player who played for the Chicago Bears. They were married in 1956 and had three children together: Robert Rudolph Jr., Yolanda Rudolph, and Dail Rudolph. Wilma and Robert were a loving couple who supported each other throughout their lives. Wilma's success in athletics did not change her personality or her priorities. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family above all else.