About Bill Blackburn
Lived 1923 – 2007 (aged 84). Bill Blackburn was an American american football player.
William Whitford Blackburn Jr. (February 5, 1923 – April 17, 2007) was an American professional football player who was a center for six seasons for the Chicago Cardinals.
Alvin Dark was a halfback and teammate of Blackburn with the Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1944. He recalled that "the joy for me was running behind Humble and Blackburn. I'd never seen such blocking."
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Who was Bill Blackburn?
American football player (1923-2007)
When was Bill Blackburn born?
Bill Blackburn was born on 5 February 1923 in Weleetka.
When did Bill Blackburn die?
Bill Blackburn died on 17 April 2007.
What was Bill Blackburn's occupation?
Bill Blackburn was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Blackburn?
Bill Blackburn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Blackburn. https://biography.guide/bill-blackburn/
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