Willie Young (offensive tackle, born 1943)

Summary

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]

Willie Young
No. 69, 65
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1943-06-27)June 27, 1943
Ruston, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:July 26, 2020(2020-07-26) (aged 77)
Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Lincoln (LA)
College:Grambling State
Undrafted:1965
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:135
Games started:119
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 26, 2020.

His son, Rodney Young, also played in the NFL for the Giants.

References edit

  1. ^ "Former Grambling and NFL offensive lineman, Willie Young passes away". MyArklaMiss.
  2. ^ "Former Giant Willie Young dead at 77". Giants Wire. Retrieved 30 July 2020.

External links edit

  • Pro Football Reference