About Bill Cox
Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 88). Bill Cox was an American american football player.
John William Cox (May 9, 1929 – May 14, 2017) was an American professional football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Duke University and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1951 NFL draft.
Cox was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame in 1978.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cox?
American football player (1929-2017)
When was Bill Cox born?
Bill Cox was born on 9 May 1929 in Mount Airy.
When did Bill Cox die?
Bill Cox died on 14 May 2017 in Sarasota.
What was Bill Cox's occupation?
Bill Cox was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Cox?
Bill Cox was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Cox (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cox. https://biography.guide/bill-cox-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cox-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cox-american-football-player/.
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