Bill Laskey

William Grant Laskey (February 10, 1943 – May 6, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1974. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

Early life Laskey was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on February 10, 1943. He attended Milan High School in Milan, Michigan, where he played football, basketball, and track and field. He broke the school's record in hurdling and registered a long jump of more than . After graduating in 1961, he studied at the University of Michigan and played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1962 to 1964. He played as an offensive end, and caught nine passes for 118 yards and one touchdown during the 1963 and 1964 seasons.

Professional career Laskey signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1965, and changed positions to linebacker. Laskey ended up playing 53 games (22 starts) in five seasons with the franchise, tallying 4 interceptions for 66 yards and recovering 5 fumbles.

Laskey went on to play for the Baltimore Colts from 1971 to 1972, before finishing his NFL career with the Denver Broncos in 1973–1974. Over the course of a ten-year NFL career, Laskey appeared in 119 games, 45 as a starter, and had seven interceptions and eight fumble recoveries.

Laskey died on May 6, 2022, in Leland, Michigan. He was 79, and suffered from an unspecified long illness prior to his death.