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
- ^ "Texas A&M University: A Pictorial History, 1876-1996". Retrieved 2015-04-17.
- ^ "Historical Dictionary of Football". Retrieved 2015-04-17.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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