About Bill Rogers
Lived 1913 – 1977 (aged 63). Bill Rogers was an american football player.
William Curtis Rogers (June 24, 1913 – April 30, 1977) was an American football player.
A native of Westborough, Massachusetts, Rogers attended Westborough High School and Brighton Academy and then played college football at Villanova University.
He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a tackle for the Detroit Lions. He appeared in 25 games for the Lions from 1938 to 1940 and 1944.
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Who was Bill Rogers?
American football player (1913–1977)
When was Bill Rogers born?
Bill Rogers was born on 24 June 1913 in Westborough.
When did Bill Rogers die?
Bill Rogers died on 30 April 1977.
What was Bill Rogers's occupation?
Bill Rogers was an american football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Rogers (tackle)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Rogers. https://biography.guide/bill-rogers-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Rogers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-rogers-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Rogers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-rogers-american-football-player/.
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