About Bill Campbell
Lived 1920 – 1974 (aged 54). Bill Campbell was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Professional career Campbell was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 17th round, with the 153rd overall pick, of the 1943 NFL draft. He also started for the Cardinals in the 1947 NFL Championship Game, a 28–21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Campbell appeared in seven games, starting two, for the Cardinals in 1948.
Campbell played in ten games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Western Interprovincial Football Union in 1951.
Death Campbell died on October 28, 1974, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Campbell?
American football player (1920-1974)
When was Bill Campbell born?
Bill Campbell was born on 6 August 1920 in Pawhuska.
When did Bill Campbell die?
Bill Campbell died on 28 October 1974 in Tulsa.
What was Bill Campbell's occupation?
Bill Campbell was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Bill Campbell?
Bill Campbell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Campbell (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Campbell. https://biography.guide/bill-campbell-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-campbell-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-campbell-american-football-player/.
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