About Bill Karr
Lived 1911 – 1979 (aged 67). Bill Karr was an American american football player.
William Morrison Karr Jr. (November 29, 1911 – October 29, 1979) was an American football end who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears from 1933 to 1938. He twice led the NFL in receiving touchdowns and was selected to the 1935 All-Pro Team.
Early life Karr was born in 1911 in Ripley, West Virginia. He attended West Virginia University from 1929 to 1933, competing in boxing, baseball, football, track, and basketball. He played at the end position for Greasy Neale's 1931 and 1932 West Virginia football teams.
Professional football Karr joined the Chicago Bears in 1933. As a rookie, he appeared in all 13 games, playing at the end position. He led the NFL in 1933 with three touchdown receptions and helped lead the Bears to their first NFL championship.
Karr again led the NFL in receiving touchdowns with six in 1935.
Later life In 1939, Karr joined the West Virginia State Police.
Karr died in 1978, in Clendenin, West Virginia.
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Who was Bill Karr?
American football player (1911-1979)
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Bill Karr was born on 29 November 1911 in Ripley.
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Bill Karr died on 29 October 1979 in Clendenin.
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Bill Karr was an american football player.
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