About Bill Tanguay
Lived 1909 – 1971 (aged 61). Bill Tanguay was an American american football player.
James Peter "Bill" Tanguay (May 24, 1909 – March 23, 1971) was an American professional football player who was a tailback for one season with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NYU Violets.
Early life and college James Peter Tanguay was born on May 24, 1909, in Syracuse, New York. He attended Central High School in Washington, D.C.
He was a member of the NYU Violets of New York University from 1929 to 1932 and a three-year letterman from 1930 to 1932. In a 14–13 victory over the Chicago Cardinals on September 27, 1933, Tanguay scored the game-deciding touchdown in the first win in franchise history. He was released by the Pirates on October 10, 1933.
Personal life Tanguay died on March 23, 1971, in Broward County, Florida.
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Who was Bill Tanguay?
American football player (1909-1971)
When was Bill Tanguay born?
Bill Tanguay was born on 24 May 1909 in Syracuse.
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Bill Tanguay died on 23 March 1971 in Broward County.
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Bill Tanguay was an american football player.
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Bill Tanguay was American.
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