Roy Young (American football)

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]

Roy Young
No. 46
Position:Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born:(1917-09-11)September 11, 1917
Abbeville, Louisiana
Died:May 5, 1987(1987-05-05) (aged 69)
Scottsdale, Arizona
Career information
College:Texas A&M
NFL Draft:1938 / Round: 7 / Pick: 59
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:9
Games started:1
Player stats at NFL.com

After retiring from sports, Young became a doctor and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. He died on May 5, 1987.

References

  1. Dethloff, Henry C. (1996). Texas A&M University: A Pictorial History, 1876-1996. ISBN 9780890967041. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
  2. Grasso, John (13 June 2013). Historical Dictionary of Football. ISBN 9780810878570. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
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