About Bill Knox
Born 1951. Bill Knox is an American american football player.
William Robert Knox (born June 19, 1951) is an American former professional football defensive back who played three seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue. He was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life and college William Robert Knox was born on June 19, 1951, in Elba, Alabama. He played in all 14 games for the Bears during his rookie year in 1974, totaling two interceptions, one sack, one fumble recovery, and five punt returns for 35 yards. He was released by the Bears on September 7, 1977.
Knox played in four games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 1978.
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football player (born 1951)
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Bill Knox was born on 19 June 1951.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Knox. https://biography.guide/bill-knox-american-football-player/
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