About Bill Healy
Lived 1924 – 2010 (aged 86). Bill Healy was an American american football player.
William Raymond Healy (March 28, 1924 – September 22, 2010) was an All-American college football player for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He graduated from Baylor School in 1942 and served in the 88th Cavalry reconnaissance squadron in the European Theater during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. At Georgia Tech, he was a five-sport letterman. He was a member of the Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia Tech Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Healy was selected by the Associated Press for an all-time SEC team in 1950.
He was drafted in the 5th round of the 1948 NFL draft by the Boston Yanks (29th overall) but never played in the NFL.
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Who was Bill Healy?
American football player (1924-2010)
When was Bill Healy born?
Bill Healy was born on 28 March 1924 in New Brunswick.
When did Bill Healy die?
Bill Healy died on 22 September 2010 in Chattanooga.
What was Bill Healy's occupation?
Bill Healy was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Healy?
Bill Healy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Healy. https://biography.guide/bill-healy/
MLA: "Bill Healy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-healy/.
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