Roy Young (American football)
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| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||
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| Born: | September 11, 1917 Abbeville, Louisiana | ||||
| Died: | May 5, 1987 (aged 69) Scottsdale, Arizona | ||||
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| College: | Texas A&M | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1938 / Round: 7 / Pick: 59 | ||||
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Roy O. Young (September 11, 1917 – May 5, 1987) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Texas A&M University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1938 NFL Draft. While playing with the Texas A&M Aggies, Young was named to the All-Southwest Conference team in 1936 and 1937.[1] After playing for the Redskins for 1938, he retired from football and became a professional boxer.[2]
After retiring from sports, Young became a doctor and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. He died on May 5, 1987.
References[]
- ^ Dethloff, Henry C. (1996). Texas A&M University: A Pictorial History, 1876-1996. ISBN 9780890967041. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
- ^ Grasso, John (13 June 2013). Historical Dictionary of Football. ISBN 9780810878570. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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Categories:
- 1917 births
- 1987 deaths
- American football offensive linemen
- Texas A&M Aggies football players
- Washington Redskins players
- People from Abbeville, Louisiana
- Players of American football from Louisiana
- American football offensive lineman, 1910s birth stubs