Willie Young (offensive tackle, born 1943)
Born: | Ruston, Louisiana | June 27, 1943
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Died: | July 26, 2020 | (aged 77)
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Position(s) | Offensive tackle |
College | Grambling State |
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1966–1975 | New York Giants |
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William Joseph Lull Young (June 27, 1943 – July 26, 2020) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at Grambling State University.[1]
Young signed with the Giants as a free agent in 1965 and stayed with the team throughout his career. He played ten seasons, appearing in 135 games, mostly at left tackle, and starting 119 of those.[2]
Young died on July 26th 2020.
His son, Rodney Young, also played in the NFL for the Giants.
References[]
- ^ "Former Grambling and NFL offensive lineman, Willie Young passes away". MyArklaMiss.
- ^ "Former Giant Willie Young dead at 77". Giants Wire. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
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Categories:
- 1943 births
- American football offensive tackles
- Grambling State Tigers football players
- 2020 deaths
- New York Giants players
- Players of American football from Louisiana
- Sportspeople from Ruston, Louisiana
- American football offensive lineman, 1940s birth stubs