About Bill Troup
Lived 1951 – 2013 (aged 62). Bill Troup was an American american football player.
Paul William Troup III (April 2, 1951 – December 14, 2013) was an American professional football player. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An undrafted quarterback from the University of South Carolina, Troup played in seven NFL seasons from 1974 to 1980 for 2 different teams. He saw his most extensive action for the Colts in 1978, when Bert Jones was injured and Mike Kirkland ineffective.
After being released by Baltimore, Troup went north to the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he served as the backup to starter Dieter Brock for the 1979 season.
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Who was Bill Troup?
American football player (1951-2013)
When was Bill Troup born?
Bill Troup was born on 2 April 1951 in Pittsburgh.
When did Bill Troup die?
Bill Troup died on 14 December 2013.
What was Bill Troup's occupation?
Bill Troup was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Troup?
Bill Troup was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Troup. https://biography.guide/bill-troup/
MLA: "Bill Troup." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-troup/.
Chicago: "Bill Troup." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-troup/.
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