About Bill Kennedy
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 79). Bill Kennedy was an American american football player.
William James "Wild Bill" Kennedy (March 13, 1919 – December 29, 1998) was an American football player.
A native of Lee, Massachusetts, he moved with his family to Detroit at age eight.
His football career was interrupted by military service during World War II, and he played for the El Toro Marines in 1944 and 1945. In 1946, he was an assistant football coach at the University of San Francisco.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Kennedy?
American football player (1919-1998)
When was Bill Kennedy born?
Bill Kennedy was born on 13 March 1919 in Lee.
When did Bill Kennedy die?
Bill Kennedy died on 29 December 1998 in Southfield.
What was Bill Kennedy's occupation?
Bill Kennedy was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Kennedy?
Bill Kennedy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Kennedy (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Kennedy. https://biography.guide/bill-kennedy/
MLA: "Bill Kennedy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-kennedy/.
Chicago: "Bill Kennedy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-kennedy/.
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